The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie

The A.B.C. Murders

Hercule Poirot #13

Agatha Christie

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

267 pages | first published 1936

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CRIME & MYSTERY. There's a serial killer on the loose, bent on working his way through the alphabet. And as a macabre calling card he leaves beside each victim's corpe the ABC Railway Guide open at the name of the town where the murder has tak...
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Moods

mysterious 95%
adventurous 42%
tense 26%
dark 18%
challenging 12%
funny 9%
lighthearted 8%
reflective 5%
relaxing 4%
emotional 3%
informative 2%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 46%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | A mix: 18% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

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