Castle Skull by J.D. Carpenter, John Dickson Carr

251 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced
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A witches' brew ... in a castle on the Rhine. Three inexplicable murders lead world-famous sleuth Bencolin into a strange case of twisted revenge. It was a case complicated by ghosts, old legends, werewolves, magic ... and by a fascinating list of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
tense 50%
challenging 33%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
emotional 16%
inspiring 16%
reflective 16%
relaxing 16%
sad 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Average rating

3.53

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