The Lodger: A Tale of the London Fog by Marie Belloc Lowndes

The Lodger: A Tale of the London Fog

Marie Belloc Lowndes

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For fans of atmospheric, suspenseful mysteries that dig into the dark underbelly of Victorian England, The Lodger: A Tale of the London Fog by Marie Belloc Lowndes is a gripping and riveting read that will keep you on the edge of your seat as it weaves a chilling tale of murder, mystery, and the infamous Jack the Ripper.

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The basis for Hitchcock's 1927 movie by the same name, as well as a more recent major motion picture from 2009, this award-winning audio of Marie Belloc Lowndes' classic thriller still packs a wallop. An elderly couple living in Victorian London s...

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Community Reviews

3.55
based on 358 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 78%

dark: 72%

tense: 70%

adventurous: 12%

emotional: 8%

funny: 8%

challenging: 6%

reflective: 2%

sad: 2%


Pace

18% of readers chose fast
51% of readers chose medium
30% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

21% of readers chose Plot
52% of readers chose A mix
26% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

18% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
86% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

71% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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