Hercule Poirot's Early Cases by Agatha Christie

Hercule Poirot's Early Cases

Hercule Poirot #38

Agatha Christie

491 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery short stories mysterious fast-paced

Description

Still in the most formative years of his career, Hercule Poirot faces a most taxing case. Who killed Lord Cronshaw? No sooner has he solved that mystery, than he is presented with 17 other cases. The Affair at the Victory Ball The Adventure of the...

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Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 47%
lighthearted 28%
funny 18%
relaxing 10%
challenging 8%
reflective 8%
dark 5%
emotional 5%
tense 5%
informative 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 21%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 26% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%

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