The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie

The Secret Adversary

Tommy & Tuppence Mysteries #1

Agatha Christie

304 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

The novel that introduced Tommy and Tuppence, a bantering pair of 1920s bright young things who solve a mystery together while falling for each other.The Great War is over and jobs are scarce. Tommy Beresford and Prudence Tuppence Cowley, who were...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
mysterious 83%
lighthearted 34%
funny 33%
tense 22%
challenging 5%
dark 4%
emotional 3%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 42%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 26% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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