Something to Answer For by P.H. Newby

Something to Answer For

P.H. Newby

284 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction literary mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced
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For readers who appreciate intriguing, slow-burning mysteries that dig into the complexities of human relationships and the nuances of historical context, Something to Answer For by P.H. Newby is a rich and rewarding read that will challenge and intrigue them.

Description

It was 1956 and Townrow was in Port Said - of these two facts he is reasonably certain. He had been summoned by the widow of his deceased friend Elie Khoury. She is convinced Elie was murdered, but nobody seems to agree with her. What of Leah ...

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Community Reviews

2.84
based on 73 reviews

Moods

challenging: 75%

mysterious: 50%

tense: 37%

emotional: 25%

reflective: 25%

adventurous: 12%

funny: 12%

informative: 12%


Pace

22% of readers chose medium
77% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

42% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

85% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

85% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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