Sad Cypress by Agatha Christie

Sad Cypress

Hercule Poirot #21

Agatha Christie

189 pages • first pub 1939 (editions) user-added

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Beautiful young Elinor Carlisle stood serenely in the dock, accused of the murder of Mary Gerrard, her rival in love. The evidence was damning: only Elinor had the motive, the opportunity and the means to administer the fatal poison. Yet, inside t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,977 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
tense 23%
dark 21%
emotional 13%
adventurous 12%
reflective 12%
sad 10%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 36%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 49% | A mix: 39% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 27% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.8

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