The Poisoned Chocolates Case by Anthony Berkeley

The Poisoned Chocolates Case

Roger Sheringham Cases #5

Anthony Berkeley

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who relish intricate, puzzle-like mysteries set in historical eras, where a group of amateur detectives methodically untangle a baffling crime that challenges even professional investigators.

Description

Graham and Joan Bendix have apparently succeeded in making that eighth wonder of the modern world, a happy marriage. And into the middle of it there drops, like a clap of thunder, a box of chocolates. Joan Bendix is killed by a poisoned box of liq...

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Community Reviews

3.75
based on 367 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 100%

lighthearted: 46%

funny: 40%

reflective: 23%

challenging: 14%

informative: 10%

adventurous: 8%

dark: 8%

tense: 8%

relaxing: 6%

emotional: 4%

inspiring: 4%

sad: 2%


Pace

24% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
17% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

51% of readers chose Plot
30% of readers chose A mix
17% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

10% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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N/A

Loveable characters?

31% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
18% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
78% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

37% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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