The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie

188 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

"Wickedness...such wickedness...."The dying woman turned to Father Gorman with agony in her eyes. "Stopped....It must be stopped....You will...."The priest spoke with reassuring authority. "I will do what is necessary. You can trust me."Father Gor...

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Moods

mysterious 96%
dark 43%
adventurous 37%
tense 24%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%
emotional 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 29%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 25% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.65

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