The Perfume of the Lady in Black by Gaston Leroux

The Perfume of the Lady in Black

Joseph Rouletabille #2

Gaston Leroux with Otto Penzler

304 pages first pub 1908 (editions)

fiction classics mystery mysterious slow-paced
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The suspenseful sequel to the genre-defining The Mystery of the Yellow Room Set in a medieval castle on the Côte d’Azur, this classic locked room mystery reunites journalist-turned-detective Joseph Rouletabille; Mathilde Stangerson, daughter of a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 91 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 71%
tense 71%
emotional 57%
dark 28%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 83% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.52

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