288 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399135125
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A desperate woman seeks the aid of Hercule Poirot in a matter of life and death. A near-lethal dose of poison, a blood-stained knife, a revolver, and a family who aren't what they seem all figure in an extraordinary case that takes the celebrated ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,886 reviews
Moods
adventurous 29%
tense 22%
dark 16%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
emotional 7%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
reflective 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 63% | A mix: 27% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Murder, Drug useModerate
Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attemptMinor
Death of parent, Violence, Car accident
288 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399135125
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A desperate woman seeks the aid of Hercule Poirot in a matter of life and death. A near-lethal dose of poison, a blood-stained knife, a revolver, and a family who aren't what they seem all figure in an extraordinary case that takes the celebrated ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,886 reviews
Moods
adventurous 29%
tense 22%
dark 16%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
emotional 7%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
reflective 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 63% | A mix: 27% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Murder, Drug useModerate
Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attemptMinor
Death of parent, Violence, Car accident