The Oxford Murders
The Oxford Murders
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Novel • Fiction
Oxford, England • 1990s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Oxford Murders by Guillermo Martínez, a mathematics student in England teams up with a professor to solve a series of murders. The killers leave cryptic mathematical symbols as clues, prompting the duo to race against time and unravel the pattern. The novel intricately weaves together themes of logic, mathematics, and mystery.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Contemplative
Challenging
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Review Roundup
The Oxford Murders by Guillermo Martínez blends mathematics and mystery in an intellectually engaging novel. Praised for its clever plot and intriguing puzzles, the book grips readers with its cerebral appeal. However, some critics find the characters underdeveloped and the narrative pace uneven. Despite this, it remains a compelling read for fans of analytical mysteries.
Who Should Read The Oxford Murders?
Fans of intricate mysteries that blend mathematics and logic will relish The Oxford Murders by Guillermo Martínez. Similar to Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose, it appeals to readers intrigued by intellectual puzzles woven into a suspenseful narrative within an academic setting.
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The Oxford Murders was originally published in Spanish in 2003 as Crímenes imperceptibles, showcasing Guillermo Martínez's background as an Argentine mathematician.
The novel combines elements of detective fiction with mathematical theories, reflecting Martínez's own academic background in mathematics, which he pursued at the University of Buenos Aires.
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The Oxford Murders gained international attention and was adapted into a film in 2008, directed by Álex de la Iglesia and starring Elijah Wood and John Hurt.
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Novel • Fiction
Oxford, England • 1990s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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