Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie

Witness for the Prosecution

Agatha Christie

192 pages • first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories informative mysterious fast-paced

Description

Was Romaine Heilger another captive of handsome Leonard Vole's magnetism - his plaything? Was this young woman playing a game of deceit that would send her lover to the gallows for a crime?The accused in the prisoner's box, the judge, jury, and pa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,161 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
tense 34%
dark 28%
adventurous 22%
funny 11%
challenging 6%
lighthearted 6%
reflective 6%
emotional 5%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 81%
medium 15%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 67% | A mix: 22% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.78

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