The Hollow by Agatha Christie

The Hollow

Hercule Poirot #25

Agatha Christie

128 pages • first pub 1946 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

An unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell, arguably Christie's finest comic grande dame. Dr. Cristow, the Harley Street lothario, is at the centre of the trou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,151 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
tense 30%
dark 25%
adventurous 19%
emotional 13%
reflective 11%
sad 9%
challenging 8%
relaxing 7%
lighthearted 6%
funny 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 22%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 34% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.66

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