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288 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312981679
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Publication date: 16 September 2002
Description
In one of London's most elegant shops, a decorative doll in green velvet adopts some rather human, and sinister, traits... A country gentleman is questioned about a murder that has yet to be committed...In summoning spirits, a medium is drawn clos...
Community Reviews Summary of 570 reviews
Moods
adventurous 28%
tense 22%
dark 17%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 6%
funny 4%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%
reflective 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 16% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 72% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 28% | No: 20% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, MurderModerate
Child death, Misogyny, Death of parentMinor
Homophobia, Suicide288 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312981679
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Publication date: 16 September 2002
Description
In one of London's most elegant shops, a decorative doll in green velvet adopts some rather human, and sinister, traits... A country gentleman is questioned about a murder that has yet to be committed...In summoning spirits, a medium is drawn clos...
Community Reviews Summary of 570 reviews
Moods
adventurous 28%
tense 22%
dark 17%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 6%
funny 4%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%
reflective 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 16% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 72% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 28% | No: 20% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, MurderModerate
Child death, Misogyny, Death of parentMinor
Homophobia, Suicide