Talking About Detective Fiction by P.D. James

Talking About Detective Fiction

P.D. James

198 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

nonfiction mystery informative mysterious medium-paced
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P. D. James, the undisputed queen of mystery, gives us an intriguing, inspiring and idiosyncratic look at the genre she has spent her life perfecting.   Examining mystery from top to bottom, beginning with such classics as Charles Dickens's Bleak...

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Community Reviews Summary of 185 reviews

Moods

informative 100%
reflective 53%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 15%
relaxing 15%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 23%
fast 15%

Average rating

3.49

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