The Blood Card by Elly Griffiths

384 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Elizabeth II's coronation is looming, but DI Edgar Stephens is busy investigating the death of a local fortune-teller. Meanwhile, his old pal, the magician Max Mephisto, is rehearsing for his television debut, a coronation day variety show. But up...

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Community Reviews

3.8
based on 600 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 100%

adventurous: 54%

tense: 28%

dark: 16%

emotional: 16%

informative: 12%

lighthearted: 12%

funny: 8%

challenging: 6%

hopeful: 4%

sad: 4%

inspiring: 2%

reflective: 2%

relaxing: 2%


Pace

26% of readers chose fast
66% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

38% of readers chose Plot
59% of readers chose A mix
2% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

54% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

74% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

35% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
48% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

20% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
65% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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