The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie

272 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

A priest’s death leads to sinister goings-on in an old country pub... To understand the strange goings on at The Pale Horse Inn, Mark Easterbrook knew he had to begin at the beginning. But where exactly was the beginning?Was it the savage blow to ...

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Moods

mysterious 96%
dark 45%
adventurous 38%
tense 24%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%
emotional 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 31%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 74% | A mix: 22% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 67% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.66

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