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230 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425090411
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 15 July 1986
Description
The Reverend Stephen Babbington seldom imbibed, but for the glittering soirée given by renowned actor Sir Charles Cartwright, he indulged in a cocktail...and fell over dead. Since there was no trace of poison and no motive for murder, the case was...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,194 reviews
Moods
adventurous 30%
tense 19%
dark 14%
lighthearted 11%
funny 10%
challenging 9%
relaxing 6%
emotional 4%
reflective 4%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 24% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Body shamingModerate
Misogyny, Sexism, AlcoholismMinor
Antisemitism, Infidelity, Mental illness
230 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425090411
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 15 July 1986
Description
The Reverend Stephen Babbington seldom imbibed, but for the glittering soirée given by renowned actor Sir Charles Cartwright, he indulged in a cocktail...and fell over dead. Since there was no trace of poison and no motive for murder, the case was...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,194 reviews
Moods
adventurous 30%
tense 19%
dark 14%
lighthearted 11%
funny 10%
challenging 9%
relaxing 6%
emotional 4%
reflective 4%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 24% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Body shamingModerate
Misogyny, Sexism, AlcoholismMinor
Antisemitism, Infidelity, Mental illness