The Hollow Man by John Dickson Carr

224 pages first pub 1935 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious slow-paced
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Professor Charles Grimaud was explaining to some friends the natural causes behind an ancient superstition about men leaving their coffins when a stranger entered and challenged Grimaud's skepticism. The stranger asserted that he had risen from hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 191 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
adventurous 25%
tense 25%
funny 12%
reflective 12%
emotional 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 29%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 16% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 92% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.57

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