The Murder Mystery
What is the primary reason that you read murder mysteries?
| 20% (1) | The thrill of danger though you are safe | |
|---|---|---|
| 60% (3) | The desire to solve a puzzle / who the killer is | |
| 20% (1) | You simply enjoy being entertained | |
| 0% (0) | Murder mysteries! BAH! Hate 'em! |
5 voters have answered this question.
Concerning the identity of the killer, do you find that:
| 40% (2) | You have the killer pegged early on | |
|---|---|---|
| 0% (0) | You're usually wrong | |
| 60% (3) | An equal amount right and wrong |
5 voters have answered this question.
Which of the following rumors would turn you off from purchasing a murder mystery? You may check as many as you like.
| 0% (0) | The hero is falsely accused / must prove innocence | |
|---|---|---|
| 25% (1) | One or more of the victims is a child | |
| 50% (2) | The book warns of excessive gore and detail | |
| 25% (1) | The book has been banned by religious groups | |
| 75% (3) | Critics hate the book |
4 voters have answered this question.
Which plot ingredient is the most overdone?
| 25% (1) | A serial killer | |
|---|---|---|
| 0% (0) | An intelligent, troubled heroine | |
| 25% (1) | A quiet, haunted detective with a mysterious past | |
| 0% (0) | Supernatural content - i.e. vampire hunters | |
| 50% (2) | Her lover did it- or did he? |
4 voters have answered this question.
Which irritates you the most when reading a mystery?
| 60% (3) | You have the solution all figured out too quickly | |
|---|---|---|
| 0% (0) | The PI's boss fires him / works from home secretly | |
| 0% (0) | Hero or heroine suspects love interest | |
| 40% (2) | Everything solved in last 3 pages |
5 voters have answered this question.
Which advertised plot on a book jacket would most discourage you from reading the book?
| 0% (0) | Gang related violence | |
|---|---|---|
| 0% (0) | Large scale conspiracy / Government intrigue | |
| 25% (1) | Terrorist activity | |
| 50% (2) | Tame content that your grandmother would enjoy | |
| 25% (1) | Explicit content |
4 voters have answered this question.
And which "buzz words" on the book would make you shell out the eight bucks? Check all that apply.
| 40% (2) | Buried alive | |
|---|---|---|
| 20% (1) | Egypt | |
| 20% (1) | Vampire / Werewolf | |
| 40% (2) | Psychodrama | |
| 40% (2) | Impending execution | |
| 40% (2) | Courtroom drama |
5 voters have answered this question.
Just out of curiosity, what other genre do you read the most?
| 0% (0) | Fantasy | |
|---|---|---|
| 40% (2) | Scifi | |
| 0% (0) | Horror | |
| 0% (0) | Romance | |
| 0% (0) | Westerns | |
| 20% (1) | Nonfic | |
| 40% (2) | Mainstream fic |
5 voters have answered this question.
Which of the following are on your must-read mystery list?
| 33% (1) | Jonathan Kellerman | |
|---|---|---|
| 0% (0) | Mary Higgins Clark | |
| 0% (0) | Sara Paretsky | |
| 0% (0) | Sue Grafton | |
| 33% (1) | Anne Perry | |
| 0% (0) | Iris Johanson | |
| 66% (2) | Jeffery Deaver | |
| 33% (1) | Patricia Cornwell | |
| 0% (0) | JD Robb | |
| 33% (1) | Elizabeth Peters |
3 voters have answered this question.
