fiction classics crime mystery mysterious slow-paced

384 pages | first published 1946

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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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Summary of 2028 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
tense 32%
dark 27%
adventurous 18%
emotional 13%
reflective 12%
sad 9%
challenging 8%
relaxing 7%
lighthearted 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 23%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 39% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 35% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.66

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