The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie

332 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

A priest's death leads to sinister goings-on in an old country pub...To understand the strange goings on at The Pale Horse Inn, Mark Easterbrook knew he had to begin at the beginning. But where exactly was the beginning?Was it the savage blow to t...

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Moods

mysterious 96%
dark 46%
adventurous 36%
tense 26%
funny 8%
lighthearted 7%
challenging 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%
emotional 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 31%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 24% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 22% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.67

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