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231 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425067833
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"It was an offer the St. Vincents could not refuse-a splendid mansion, complete with servants, with nothing asked in return! But where was the host? Why was the mysterious butler as tight-lipped and enigmatic as the Sphinx? Most of the family, bas...
Community Reviews Summary of 396 reviews
Moods
adventurous 52%
lighthearted 28%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
relaxing 9%
reflective 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
Pace
fast 39%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 25% | Character: 6% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 31% | No: 25% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child death, Animal death231 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425067833
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"It was an offer the St. Vincents could not refuse-a splendid mansion, complete with servants, with nothing asked in return! But where was the host? Why was the mysterious butler as tight-lipped and enigmatic as the Sphinx? Most of the family, bas...
Community Reviews Summary of 396 reviews
Moods
adventurous 52%
lighthearted 28%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
relaxing 9%
reflective 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
Pace
fast 39%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 25% | Character: 6% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 31% | No: 25% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child death, Animal death