A Presumption of Death by Dorothy L. Sayers, Jill Paton Walsh

378 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

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In A Presumption of Death, Jill Paton Walsh tells how World War II changed the lives of Peter, Harriet and their growing family.The story opens in 1940. Harriet Vane - now Lady Peter Wimsey - has taken her children to safety in the country. But th...

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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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