The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (Flavia de Luce, #1)
by Alan Bradley
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley holds a well received rating of 3.81 out of 5, based on 99.8K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 374 pages.
About The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
It is the summer of 1950–and at the once-grand mansion of Buckshaw, young Flavia de Luce, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, is intrigued by a series of inexplicable events: A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postage stamp bizarrely pinned to its beak. Then, hours later, Flavia finds a man lying in the cucumber patch and watches him as he takes his dying breath.For Flavia, who is both appalled and delighted, life begins in earnest when murder comes to Buckshaw. “I wish I could say I was afraid, but I wasn’t. Quite the contrary. This was by far the most interesting thing that had ever happened to me in my entire life.”
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Alan Bradley |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 374 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.81 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 99,841 |
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What genre is The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie?
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie worth reading?
Based on 99.8K reader ratings, The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie has an average score of 3.81 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie?
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie has 374 pages.
Who wrote The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie?
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie was written by Alan Bradley. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie?
The ISBN-13 for The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie is 9780385342310.0.
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