Closed Casket by Sophie Hannah

Closed Casket

New Hercule Poirot Mysteries #2

Sophie Hannah

390 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

"What I intend to say to you will come as a shock..."With these words, Lady Athelinda Playford -- one of the world's most beloved children's authors -- springs a surprise on the lawyer entrusted with her will. As guests arrive for a party at her I...

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Community Reviews Summary of 852 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
adventurous 19%
challenging 18%
dark 18%
tense 15%
funny 12%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 10%
informative 6%
emotional 4%
reflective 4%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 26%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 30% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 27% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.42

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