Dead Man's Folly by Agatha Christie

240 pages first pub 1956 (editions) user-added

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

When a mock murder game staged for charity threatens to turn into the real thing, the intrepid Hercule Poirot is called in to take part in this Dead Man’s Folly, a classic from the queen of suspense, Agatha Christie. Sir George and Lady Stubbs,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,315 reviews

Moods

mysterious 97%
adventurous 26%
dark 22%
tense 16%
lighthearted 12%
funny 8%
reflective 7%
challenging 6%
relaxing 5%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 28%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 22% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 32% | No: 31% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.66

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