The Girl Who Came Gift-Wrapped
GPTKB entity
Properties (73)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
none
not adapted into film |
| gptkbp:artMovement |
irony
foreshadowing |
| gptkbp:artwork |
fast-paced.
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
complicated
interpersonal dynamics. |
| gptkbp:author |
British.
James_Hadley_Chase |
| gptkbp:availableFormats |
available in paperback and e-book.
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| gptkbp:character |
Mark
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| gptkbp:characterAppearance |
internal and external.
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| gptkbp:characterArc |
redemption
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| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
dynamic characters
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| gptkbp:characterTraits |
complex.
moral choices. achieve success. flawed but relatable. intelligent, resourceful. personal gain. |
| gptkbp:conflict |
criminal investigation
confrontation romantic tension |
| gptkbp:covers |
unknown
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| gptkbp:criticalReception |
mixed reviews
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| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
influenced later crime novels
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| gptkbp:finish |
revelation of truth
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| gptkbp:genre |
crime fiction
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| gptkbp:hasPlayer |
dark and suspenseful.
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| gptkbp:homeGround |
James_Hadley_Chase_was_a_British_author.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Girl Who Came Gift-Wrapped
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| gptkbp:influences |
hardboiled fiction
detective novels |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
real-life events.
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| gptkbp:ISBN |
well-structured.
satisfying conclusion. 978-0-340-00123-4 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:mainCharacter |
Mark
Jill |
| gptkbp:motif |
gift wrapping
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| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
third-person
omniscient |
| gptkbp:pageCount |
256
cult following. medium length. |
| gptkbp:plot |
linear
unexpected betrayal trust and betrayal. crime, romance, suspense. |
| gptkbp:publishedBy |
widely available.
urban environment. influenced crime fiction. identity, morality. various editions available. |
| gptkbp:publishedIn |
1970
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Hodder_&_Stoughton
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| gptkbp:resolution |
character growth
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| gptkbp:series |
standalone
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:United_States
20th century |
| gptkbp:storyArc |
suspenseful build-up.
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
appearance vs reality
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| gptkbp:targetAudience |
adult readers
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| gptkbp:theme |
mystery
deception |
| gptkbp:userDemographics |
engaging
thrilling. mystery enthusiasts. |
| gptkbp:wrote |
suspenseful
mid-20th century. remains a notable work. |