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276 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312981662
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the sprawling, half-timbered mansion in the affluent suburb of Swinly Dean, Aristide Leonides lies dead from barbiturate poisoning. An accident? Not likely. In fact, suspicion has already fallen on his luscious widow, a cunning beauty fifty yea...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,331 reviews
Moods
dark 49%
tense 42%
adventurous 19%
challenging 11%
emotional 7%
reflective 7%
sad 6%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 51% | A mix: 35% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 37% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Child deathModerate
Suicide, Mental illnessMinor
Car accident
276 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312981662
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the sprawling, half-timbered mansion in the affluent suburb of Swinly Dean, Aristide Leonides lies dead from barbiturate poisoning. An accident? Not likely. In fact, suspicion has already fallen on his luscious widow, a cunning beauty fifty yea...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,331 reviews
Moods
dark 49%
tense 42%
adventurous 19%
challenging 11%
emotional 7%
reflective 7%
sad 6%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 51% | A mix: 35% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 37% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Child deathModerate
Suicide, Mental illnessMinor
Car accident