217 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553350197
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday Dell
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Hercule Poirot has already decided to retire, but first he will take on twelve remarkable cases in the contemporary world that correspond to the twelve labours of Hercules.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,456 reviews
Moods
adventurous 56%
lighthearted 31%
funny 16%
relaxing 16%
tense 6%
dark 5%
challenging 3%
reflective 3%
hopeful 2%
emotional 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 23% | Character: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 73% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 7% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, MurderModerate
Drug use, Drug abuse, MisogynyMinor
Ableism, Racism, Suicide
217 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553350197
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday Dell
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Hercule Poirot has already decided to retire, but first he will take on twelve remarkable cases in the contemporary world that correspond to the twelve labours of Hercules.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,456 reviews
Moods
adventurous 56%
lighthearted 31%
funny 16%
relaxing 16%
tense 6%
dark 5%
challenging 3%
reflective 3%
hopeful 2%
emotional 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 23% | Character: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 73% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 7% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, MurderModerate
Drug use, Drug abuse, MisogynyMinor
Ableism, Racism, Suicide