The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie

The Murder on the Links

Hercule Poirot #2

Agatha Christie

258 pages • first pub 1923 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

The Murder on the Links is Agatha Christie's second Poirot novel, featuring the brilliant Belgian detective and his sidekick, Captain Hastings. In this characteristic whodunit, Poirot is summoned to a seaside town in northern France by a desperate...

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Moods

mysterious 96%
adventurous 42%
lighthearted 17%
tense 16%
funny 13%
challenging 9%
relaxing 8%
dark 7%
emotional 4%
reflective 3%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 38%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 76% | A mix: 19% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.66

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