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The Documents in the Case

Dorothy L. Sayers
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The Documents in the Case

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995

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Dorothy L. Sayers

The Documents in the Case

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Rural England • 1930s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Documents in the Case is a novel by Dorothy L. Sayers and Robert Eustace that presents a murder investigation through a collection of letters and documents. The story revolves around various individuals, exploring their relationships and interactions to unravel the truth behind a mysterious death.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.0

5,899 ratings

71%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Documents in the Case by Dorothy L. Sayers receives mixed reviews. Positively, readers appreciate its unique storytelling through letters and documents, which deepens character exploration. However, some criticize the pacing as slow and the plot as less engaging than Sayers' other works. Fans of epistolary narratives may find it intriguing, but others might seek more action.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Documents in the Case?

A reader who enjoys The Documents in the Case by Dorothy L. Sayers is likely intrigued by classic mysteries and epistolary novels. Fans of Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd or Wilkie Collins' The Woman in White will appreciate the narrative style and intricate plot development.

4.0

5,899 ratings

71%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Rural England • 1930s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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