fiction classics crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

320 pages | first published 1939

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Agatha Christie's ingenious murder mystery thriller, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers. Luke Fitzwilliam could not believe Miss Pinkerton's wild allegation that a...
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Summary of 1488 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
adventurous 46%
tense 32%
dark 27%
lighthearted 12%
funny 8%
challenging 6%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
emotional 1%
informative 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 34%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 26% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 32% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.55

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