Dead Man's Folly by Agatha Christie

226 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

When a mock murder game staged for charity threatens to turn into the real thing, the intrepid Hercule Poirot is called in to take part in this Dead Man's Folly, a classic from the queen of suspense, Agatha Christie.Sir George and Lady Stubbs, the...

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Moods

mysterious 97%
adventurous 28%
dark 23%
tense 18%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 7%
reflective 7%
funny 6%
sad 5%
relaxing 4%
emotional 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 30%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 26% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 32% | No: 24% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.66

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