The Old Man in the Corner
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The Old Man in the Corner

by Emma Orczy

1908•Mystery•263 pages

Taste attributes: mysterydetectivecrimefresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearenclosedsolving the riddle/not as it seemsinjustice/tragedy/vengeance

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Boxlist takeAn intimate mystery that is original and intricate. Best if you like surprises over comfort.

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3.5 / 5

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About This Book

The Old Man (Bill Owen) sits in a cheap restaurant frequented by journalists and plays with a bit of string, which he ties into elaborate knots as he talks. Addressing himself to Polly Burton, a young newspaperwoman with whom he has struck up a slight acquaintance, he focuses upon crimes mentioned in the newspapers.

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

MysteryDetectiveCrimeSolving the riddle/not as it seemsInjustice/tragedy/vengeance

Subjects

Detective and mystery storiesDetective and mystery stories, EnglishEnglish Detective and mystery storiesHistoryMystery and detective storiesAdventure

Details

Author
Emma Orczy
Published
1908
Pages
263
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