The Nine Tailors by Dorothy L. Sayers

The Nine Tailors

Lord Peter Wimsey #9

Dorothy L. Sayers

397 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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Description

When a disfigured corpse is discovered in a country parish, the local rector pleads with Lord Peter to take on what will become one of his most brilliant and complicated cases.

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Moods

mysterious 96%
dark 27%
adventurous 25%
challenging 18%
funny 16%
lighthearted 12%
tense 12%
informative 9%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
relaxing 3%
emotional 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 40%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | A mix: 20% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 65% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.89

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