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416 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156658997
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 28 September 1966
Description
The Nine Tailors is Dorothy L. Sayers's finest mystery, featuring Lord Peter Whimsey, and a classic of the genre. The nine tellerstrokes from the belfry of an ancient country church toll out the death of an unknown man and call the famous Lord Pet...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,339 reviews
Moods
adventurous 26%
dark 26%
challenging 17%
funny 17%
lighthearted 14%
tense 12%
informative 10%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
emotional 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 21% | Character: 1%Strong character development?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Death, Ableism, Mental illnessMinor
Antisemitism, War, Racial slurs416 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156658997
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 28 September 1966
Description
The Nine Tailors is Dorothy L. Sayers's finest mystery, featuring Lord Peter Whimsey, and a classic of the genre. The nine tellerstrokes from the belfry of an ancient country church toll out the death of an unknown man and call the famous Lord Pet...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,339 reviews
Moods
adventurous 26%
dark 26%
challenging 17%
funny 17%
lighthearted 14%
tense 12%
informative 10%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
emotional 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 21% | Character: 1%Strong character development?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Death, Ableism, Mental illnessMinor
Antisemitism, War, Racial slurs