An Overdose of Death by Agatha Christie

An Overdose of Death

Hercule Poirot #22

Agatha Christie

192 pages • first pub 1940 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

In an investigation that begins to point toward international intrigue and terrorism, Hercule Poirot searches for his dentist's murderer

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Moods

mysterious 95%
adventurous 28%
tense 17%
dark 15%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 12%
reflective 9%
relaxing 7%
funny 6%
informative 2%
emotional 1%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 30%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 74% | A mix: 18% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.6

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