The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie

The Secret of Chimneys

Superintendent Battle #1

Agatha Christie

7 hours, 56 minutes • first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

Marking the first appearance of Agatha Christie's character Inspector Battle, The Secret of Chimneys was first published in 1925 and went on to be a hit among readers. This mystery novel follows Anthony Cade, a man who unknowingly finds himself in...

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Moods

mysterious 91%
adventurous 64%
lighthearted 33%
funny 25%
tense 13%
challenging 6%
relaxing 6%
dark 4%
emotional 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 30%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 67% | A mix: 26% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.61

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