Lord Edgware Dies by Agatha Christie

Lord Edgware Dies

Hercule Poirot #9

Agatha Christie

228 pages • first pub 1933 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Shortly after his young actress wife discloses her desire to be rid of him, the wealthy and slightly eccentric Lord Edgware is killed, and the dapper sleuth Hercule Poirot must clear her name. Reissue.

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Moods

mysterious 95%
adventurous 29%
tense 19%
lighthearted 13%
dark 12%
funny 12%
challenging 9%
relaxing 6%
reflective 3%
emotional 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 37%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 17% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 25% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

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