The Big Four by Agatha Christie

The Big Four

Hercule Poirot #5

Agatha Christie

224 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Famed private eye Hercule Poirot tackles international intrigue and espionage in this classic Agatha Christie mystery.Framed in the doorway of Hercule Poirot's bedroom stands an uninvited guest, coated from head to foot in dust. The man stares for...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,195 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
adventurous 69%
tense 26%
funny 11%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 8%
dark 5%
emotional 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 43%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 79% | A mix: 17% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.28

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