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160 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101973806
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 24 October 2017
Description
Throughout her illustrious career as the Queen of Crime, P. D. James was frequently commissioned by newspapers and magazines to write a special short story for Christmas. Now, for the first time, four of the best are collected here. In "The Twelve...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,185 reviews
Moods
dark 32%
tense 22%
adventurous 20%
reflective 9%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
funny 5%
challenging 4%
emotional 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 2% | Character: 1%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
MurderModerate
Rape, Infidelity, SexismMinor
Death, Misogyny, Sexual assault
160 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101973806
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 24 October 2017
Description
Throughout her illustrious career as the Queen of Crime, P. D. James was frequently commissioned by newspapers and magazines to write a special short story for Christmas. Now, for the first time, four of the best are collected here. In "The Twelve...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,185 reviews
Moods
dark 32%
tense 22%
adventurous 20%
reflective 9%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
funny 5%
challenging 4%
emotional 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 2% | Character: 1%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
MurderModerate
Rape, Infidelity, SexismMinor
Death, Misogyny, Sexual assault