The Beast Must Die by Nicholas Blake

The Beast Must Die

Nigel Strangeways #4

Nicholas Blake

260 pages first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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Description

Frank Cairnes, a popular detective writer who now embarks on a real-life crime of his own, determined to hunt down the runaway motorist who killed his small son Martin.

Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
mysterious 80%
tense 80%
emotional 60%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.85

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