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237 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780712354677
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: British Library Publishing
Publication date: 10 January 2023
Description
'I hate murders and I hate murderers, but I must admit that the discovery of a bearded corpse would give a fillip to my jaded mind.'Vivian Lestrange – celebrated author of the popular mystery novel The Charterhouse Case and total recluse – has app...
Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews
Moods
adventurous 38%
challenging 15%
reflective 15%
tense 15%
dark 7%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
fast 7%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 33% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 36%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Confinement, Sexism, Body horror
237 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780712354677
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: British Library Publishing
Publication date: 10 January 2023
Description
'I hate murders and I hate murderers, but I must admit that the discovery of a bearded corpse would give a fillip to my jaded mind.'Vivian Lestrange – celebrated author of the popular mystery novel The Charterhouse Case and total recluse – has app...
Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews
Moods
adventurous 38%
challenging 15%
reflective 15%
tense 15%
dark 7%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
fast 7%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 33% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 36%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Sexism, Body horror