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217 pages • first pub 1941 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006163015
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publication date: 01 November 1941
Description
In the spring of 1940, Tommy Beresford, a middle-aged man who once worked for British Intelligence, and his wife Tuppence, who worked with him on several cases, are bemoaning their lack of opportunity to contribute to the war effort. Then Tommy is...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,130 reviews
Moods
adventurous 76%
tense 27%
lighthearted 26%
funny 18%
emotional 7%
challenging 6%
relaxing 6%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
reflective 1%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 74% | A mix: 17% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 62% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Xenophobia, DeathModerate
War, Violence, SexismMinor
Gun violence, Abandonment
217 pages • first pub 1941 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006163015
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publication date: 01 November 1941
Description
In the spring of 1940, Tommy Beresford, a middle-aged man who once worked for British Intelligence, and his wife Tuppence, who worked with him on several cases, are bemoaning their lack of opportunity to contribute to the war effort. Then Tommy is...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,130 reviews
Moods
adventurous 76%
tense 27%
lighthearted 26%
funny 18%
emotional 7%
challenging 6%
relaxing 6%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
reflective 1%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 74% | A mix: 17% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 62% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Xenophobia, DeathModerate
War, Violence, SexismMinor
Gun violence, Abandonment