The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie

330 pages first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Their time is running out.Short on money, opportunities and – most importantly – adventure, Tommy and Tuppence embark on a daring get rich quick scheme.Their advertisement boldly proclaims that they are ‘willing to do anything, go anywhere’.But th...

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Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 83%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
tense 24%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
emotional 3%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 46%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 68% | A mix: 26% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.72

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