The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie

308 pages first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Tommy and Tuppence Beresford are the protagonists of a series of novels and short stories by Agatha Christie, and mark the few ventures that Christie made into espionage tales rather than the whodunits she's known for. 'The Secret Adversary' intro...

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Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 84%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
tense 24%
challenging 4%
dark 3%
emotional 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 49%
medium 46%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 68% | A mix: 27% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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