Thirteen Guests by J. Jefferson Farjeon

Thirteen Guests

Inspector Kendall #1

J. Jefferson Farjeon

256 pages • first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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On a fine autumn weekend, Lord Aveling hosts a hunting party at his country house, Bragley Court. Among the guests are an actress, a journalist, an artist, and a mystery novelist. The unlucky thirteenth is John Foss, injured at the local train sta...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
lighthearted 35%
reflective 28%
adventurous 21%
tense 14%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%

Pace

medium 43%
slow 31%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 46%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 28% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.35

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