The Sittaford Mystery by Agatha Christie

The Sittaford Mystery

Agatha Christie

288 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

A seance in a snowbound Dartmoor house predicts a grisly murder...In a remote house in the middle of Dartmoor, six shadowy figures huddle around a small table for a seance. Tension rises as the spirits spell out a chilling message: ‘Captain Trevel...

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Moods

mysterious 97%
adventurous 41%
lighthearted 20%
funny 14%
tense 13%
relaxing 8%
dark 7%
challenging 4%
reflective 4%
emotional 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 28%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 59% | A mix: 32% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.61

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