Parker Pyne Investigates by Agatha Christie

Parker Pyne Investigates

Parker Pyne

Agatha Christie

320 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery short stories lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

Agatha Christie once again demonstrates her mastery of the short form mystery with Parker Pyne Investigates—short stories of crime and detection featuring Parker Pyne, certainly one of the most unconventional private investigators ever to pursue a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 820 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
adventurous 58%
lighthearted 56%
funny 21%
relaxing 6%
reflective 5%
tense 5%
hopeful 3%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
emotional 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 41%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 27% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.5

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