Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories by Agatha Christie

Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories

Miss Marple Short Stories #1-20

Agatha Christie

384 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

Description

This collection gathers together every short story featuring one of Agatha Christie's most famous creations: Miss Marple. Described by her friend Dolly Bantry as "the typical old maid of fiction," Miss Marple has lived almost her entire life in t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 668 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
lighthearted 30%
adventurous 28%
funny 23%
relaxing 19%
challenging 16%
reflective 16%
dark 11%
tense 9%
informative 7%
emotional 4%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 36%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 30% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

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