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216 pages • first pub 1998 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 31219241X
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Sir Claud Amory’s formula for a powerful new explosive has been stolen, presumably by a member of his large household. Sir Claud assembles his suspects in the library and locks the door, instructing them that the when the lights go out, the formul...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,111 reviews
Moods
adventurous 28%
lighthearted 21%
tense 15%
funny 14%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 20% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, DeathModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, RacismMinor
Death of parent, Colonisation, Classism
216 pages • first pub 1998 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 31219241X
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Sir Claud Amory’s formula for a powerful new explosive has been stolen, presumably by a member of his large household. Sir Claud assembles his suspects in the library and locks the door, instructing them that the when the lights go out, the formul...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,111 reviews
Moods
adventurous 28%
lighthearted 21%
tense 15%
funny 14%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 20% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, DeathModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, RacismMinor
Death of parent, Colonisation, Classism