The Bat Illustrated by Mary Roberts Rinehart

244 pages first pub 1920 (editions)

fiction crime relaxing medium-paced
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The Bat Illustrated by Mary Roberts Rinehart is ideal for readers who enjoy classic crime stories with a blend of suspense and wit, where a storm-locked setting and hidden motives slowly unravel a mysterious murderer's identity.

Description

The Bat is a three-act play by Mary Roberts Rinehart that was first produced by Lincoln Wagenhals and Collin Kemper in 1920. The story combines elements of mystery and comedy as Cornelia Van Gorder and guests spend a stormy night at her rented sum...

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Community Reviews

3.35
based on 100 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 100%

adventurous: 60%

funny: 40%

tense: 40%

challenging: 20%

dark: 20%

lighthearted: 20%


Pace

60% of readers chose fast
40% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

100% of readers chose Plot
Plot

Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

20% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

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