The Hound of Death by Agatha Christie

The Hound of Death

Agatha Christie

190 pages • first pub 1933 (editions) user-added

fiction crime mystery short stories mysterious medium-paced

Description

Twelve unexplained phenomena with no apparent earthly explanation, including a dog-shaped gunpowder mark; an omen from the "other side"; a haunted house; a chilling seance; an elderly lady\'s hold over a young man; and a mysterious SOS.

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Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 43%
tense 29%
adventurous 15%
lighthearted 13%
reflective 4%
emotional 2%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 45%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | N/A: 22% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.22

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