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256 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007422708
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins e-books
Publication date: 14 October 2010
Description
A handful of grain is found in the pocket of a murdered businessman! Rex Fortescue, king of a financial empire, was sipping tea in his 'counting house' when he suffered an agonising and sudden death. On later inspection, the pockets of the decease...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,979 reviews
Moods
tense 21%
adventurous 19%
dark 15%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 10%
relaxing 9%
sad 7%
reflective 5%
emotional 4%
funny 4%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 68% | A mix: 27% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 67% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 32% | No: 28% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Murder, Death, Death of parentModerate
Infidelity, Mental illness, GaslightingMinor
Suicide, Animal death, Fatphobia256 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007422708
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins e-books
Publication date: 14 October 2010
Description
A handful of grain is found in the pocket of a murdered businessman! Rex Fortescue, king of a financial empire, was sipping tea in his 'counting house' when he suffered an agonising and sudden death. On later inspection, the pockets of the decease...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,979 reviews
Moods
tense 21%
adventurous 19%
dark 15%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 10%
relaxing 9%
sad 7%
reflective 5%
emotional 4%
funny 4%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 68% | A mix: 27% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 67% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 32% | No: 28% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Death of parentModerate
Infidelity, Mental illness, GaslightingMinor
Suicide, Animal death, Fatphobia