The Tiger in the Smoke by Margery Allingham

224 pages first pub 1952 (editions) user-added

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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A fog is creeping through the weary streets of London—so too are whispers that the Tiger is back in town, undetected by the law, untroubled by morals. And the rumors are true: Jack Havoc, charismatic outlaw, knife-wielding killer, and ingenious ja...

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Community Reviews

3.64
based on 428 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 93%

adventurous: 48%

dark: 48%

tense: 36%

challenging: 12%

emotional: 6%

reflective: 6%


Pace

31% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

52% of readers chose Plot
44% of readers chose A mix
4% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

7% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
61% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

26% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
62% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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