Gaslight by Patrick Hamilton

Gaslight

Patrick Hamilton

98 pages • first pub 1939 (view editions)

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Gaslight by Patrick Hamilton is ideal for readers who enjoy psychological suspense and tense domestic dramas with strong elements of manipulation and a race against time to uncover hidden truths.

Description

This classic Victorian thriller was first produced in 1935. Jack Manningham is slowly, deliberately driving his wife, Bella, insane. He has almost succeeded when help arrives in the form of a former detective, Rough, who believes Manningham to be ...

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Community Reviews

3.99
based on 180 reviews

Moods

tense: 88%

dark: 81%

mysterious: 77%

emotional: 44%

sad: 14%

challenging: 11%

reflective: 11%

funny: 7%

hopeful: 7%

inspiring: 7%

adventurous: 3%

informative: 3%

lighthearted: 3%

Pace

81% of readers chose fast
11% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
58% of readers chose A mix
25% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

58% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
73% of readers chose No
13% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

66% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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