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224 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425093252
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It was an open and shut case. All the evidence said Caroline Crale poisoned her philandering husband, a brilliant painter. She was quickly and easily convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Now, sixteen years later, in a posthumous letter, Mrs...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,158 reviews
Moods
tense 25%
dark 20%
reflective 20%
adventurous 15%
emotional 11%
challenging 10%
sad 10%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 43% | A mix: 33% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
No: 56% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Infidelity, DeathModerate
Sexism, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Misogyny, Alcohol, Suicide
224 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425093252
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It was an open and shut case. All the evidence said Caroline Crale poisoned her philandering husband, a brilliant painter. She was quickly and easily convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Now, sixteen years later, in a posthumous letter, Mrs...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,158 reviews
Moods
tense 25%
dark 20%
reflective 20%
adventurous 15%
emotional 11%
challenging 10%
sad 10%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 43% | A mix: 33% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
No: 56% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Infidelity, DeathModerate
Sexism, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Misogyny, Alcohol, Suicide