Death at the Bar by Ngaio Marsh

Death at the Bar

Roderick Alleyn #9

Ngaio Marsh

310 pages first pub 1940 (view editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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A game of darts does involve some danger, but it’s rarely lethal. There are exceptions, however, like the famous barrister who was enjoying a pint at the Plume of Feathers pub, and is now residing at the morgue. But Inspector Roderick Alleyn has a...

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Community Reviews

3.61
based on 339 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 100%

adventurous: 29%

relaxing: 23%

dark: 17%

challenging: 11%

funny: 11%

lighthearted: 11%

tense: 11%

emotional: 5%

informative: 5%

reflective: 5%


Pace

35% of readers chose fast
29% of readers chose medium
35% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

80% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

15% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
76% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose No
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

18% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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