The Mousetrap and Other Plays by Agatha Christie

The Mousetrap and Other Plays

Agatha Christie

742 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction crime mystery play mysterious fast-paced

Description

From "The Mousetrap" to "Ten Little Indians" to "Witness for the Prosecution", here are eight brilliantly staged acts of murder featuring numerous suspects and final-curtain twists--all solved to perfection by the "queen" of all mystery writers. A...

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Community Reviews Summary of 348 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 50%
tense 41%
funny 25%
lighthearted 25%
dark 8%
emotional 8%
reflective 8%
sad 8%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 41%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 22% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 12% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.97

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