Murder on the Leviathan by Boris Akunin

229 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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Tipping his hat to Agatha Christie, Boris Akunin’s latest page-turner transports the reader back to the glamorous, dangerous past in a richly atmospheric tale of suspense on the high seas.Paris, 1878: Eccentric antiquarian Lord Littleby and his te...

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Community Reviews

3.79
based on 433 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 93%

adventurous: 80%

tense: 46%

funny: 40%

dark: 26%

lighthearted: 20%

inspiring: 6%

relaxing: 6%


Pace

50% of readers chose fast
21% of readers chose medium
28% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

42% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
7% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

21% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
71% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

85% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

64% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose No
Yes
No

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