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220 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
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Language: English
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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 3,897 reviews
Moods
tense 21%
adventurous 19%
dark 16%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 10%
relaxing 9%
sad 7%
emotional 4%
funny 4%
reflective 4%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 67% | A mix: 27% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 32% | No: 29% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Murder, Death, SuicideModerate
Infidelity, Death of parent, Mental illnessMinor
Animal death, Ableism, Alcoholism220 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
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 3,897 reviews
Moods
tense 21%
adventurous 19%
dark 16%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 10%
relaxing 9%
sad 7%
emotional 4%
funny 4%
reflective 4%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 67% | A mix: 27% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 32% | No: 29% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, SuicideModerate
Infidelity, Death of parent, Mental illnessMinor
Animal death, Ableism, Alcoholism