The Case of the Constant Suicides by John Dickson Carr

The Case of the Constant Suicides

Dr. Gideon Fell #13

John Dickson Carr

240 pages first pub 1941 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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Having lost all his money in hare-brained get-rich-quick schemes, old Angus Campbell has nothing to leave his heirs but the proceeds of his life insurance policies. After he falls to his death from a locked bedchamber in the tower of Shira Castle ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
dark 42%
lighthearted 42%
funny 28%
tense 28%
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 42% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.61

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