The Corpse in the Waxworks: A Paris Mystery by John Dickson Carr

The Corpse in the Waxworks: A Paris Mystery

Henri Bencolin #4

John Dickson Carr

288 pages first pub 1932 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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"The purpose, the illusion, the spirit of a waxworks. It is an atmosphere of death. It is soundless and motionless... Do you see?"Last night Mademoiselle Duchêne was seen heading into the Gallery of Horrors at the Musée Augustin waxworks, alive. T...

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Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 66%
adventurous 50%
tense 33%
emotional 16%
funny 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 16%
sad 16%

Pace

medium 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.67

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