A Presumption of Death by Jill Paton Walsh

384 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Sixty years after Dorothy L. Sayers began her unfinished Lord Peter Wimsey novel, Thrones Dominations, Booker Prize finalist Jill Paton Walsh took on the challenge of completing the manuscript--with extraordinary success. The transition is seamles...

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Community Reviews Summary of 242 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 66%
emotional 22%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
hopeful 11%
reflective 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 22%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 42%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.82

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