The Hollow by Agatha Christie

The Hollow

Hercule Poirot #25

Agatha Christie

384 pages • first pub 1946 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

Lady Angkatell, intrigued by the criminal mind, has invited Hercule Poirot to her estate for a weekend house party. The Belgian detective's arrival at the Hollow is met with an elaborate tableau staged for his amusement: a doctor lies in a puddle ...

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Moods

mysterious 96%
tense 24%
dark 22%
adventurous 17%
emotional 16%
reflective 14%
challenging 9%
sad 9%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 21%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.66

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