The Corpse in the Wax Works by John Dickson Carr

The Corpse in the Wax Works

Henri Bencolin #4

John Dickson Carr

224 pages first pub 1932 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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Description

Monsieur Bencolin investigates a series of baffling murders involving a gloomy wax museum and the mysterious Silver Key Club

Community Reviews Summary of 31 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 60%
dark 60%
tense 40%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
reflective 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.66

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