The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie

394 pages first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

The Secret Adversary is the second published detective fiction novel by British writer Agatha Christie, first published in 1922 in the United Kingdom. The book introduces the characters of Tommy and Tuppence who feature in three other Christie nov...

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Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 84%
lighthearted 34%
funny 33%
tense 23%
challenging 5%
dark 3%
emotional 3%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 42%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 26% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13%

Average rating

3.71

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