The Chinese Nail Murders: A Judge Dee Detective Story by Robert van Gulik

The Chinese Nail Murders: A Judge Dee Detective Story

Judge Dee Mysteries #5

Robert van Gulik

256 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious fast-paced
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The ancient Chinese detective Judge Dee returns for a fourth and final time in The Chinese Nail Murders. Though the setting is exotic and the time period ancient, Judge Dee has all the style and swagger of a modern Sherlock Holmes. Judge Dee is ap...

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Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 50%
lighthearted 50%
sad 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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3.99

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