Epitaph for a Spy by Eric Ambler

Epitaph for a Spy

Eric Ambler

272 pages first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller mysterious medium-paced
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Description

When Josef Vadassy arrives at the Hotel de la Reserve at the end of his Riviera holiday, he is simply looking forward to a few more days of relaxation before returning to Paris. But in St. Gatien, on the eve of World War II, everyone is suspect-th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 235 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 51%
tense 37%
funny 27%
lighthearted 24%
dark 10%
emotional 10%
challenging 6%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 23%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 31% | Character: 24%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 37% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.81

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