After the Funeral by Agatha Christie

After the Funeral

Hercule Poirot #29

Agatha Christie

256 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

Hercule Poirot is called on to investigate the murder of a brother and sister in this classic from the Queen of Mystery. When Cora Lansquenet is savagely murdered, the odd remark she made the day before at her brother's funeral becomes chillingly ...

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Moods

mysterious 99%
adventurous 20%
tense 20%
dark 17%
relaxing 9%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%
challenging 5%
emotional 3%
funny 3%
sad 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 22%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 31% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.78

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