The Inspector of Strange and Unexplained Deaths by Olivier Barde-Cabuçon

The Inspector of Strange and Unexplained Deaths

Commissaire aux morts étranges #1

Olivier Barde-Cabuçon

384 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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Everyone has secrets. Even the king.When a gruesomely mutilated body is found on the doorstep of the Versailles Palace in 1759, the Inspector of Strange and Unexplained Deaths is called to the scene. His ensuing investigation is thwarted at every ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 85%
adventurous 42%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

2.89

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