226 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553350166
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: 01 March 1953
Description
Richard Abernethie's unscrupulous relatives, interested only in their respective shares of the rich man's estate, become suspects in Hercule Poirot's search for a killer.
Community Reviews Summary of 2,429 reviews
Moods
adventurous 20%
tense 20%
dark 17%
relaxing 8%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%
challenging 6%
emotional 3%
funny 3%
sad 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 31% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 67% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, MisogynyModerate
Violence, Xenophobia, Mental illnessMinor
Chronic illness, Infidelity, Racial slurs226 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553350166
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: 01 March 1953
Description
Richard Abernethie's unscrupulous relatives, interested only in their respective shares of the rich man's estate, become suspects in Hercule Poirot's search for a killer.
Community Reviews Summary of 2,429 reviews
Moods
adventurous 20%
tense 20%
dark 17%
relaxing 8%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%
challenging 6%
emotional 3%
funny 3%
sad 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 31% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 67% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, MisogynyModerate
Violence, Xenophobia, Mental illnessMinor
Chronic illness, Infidelity, Racial slurs