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224 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007422753
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 14 October 2010
Description
A collection of short stories featuring some of Agatha Christie's best-loved detectives -- Hercule Poirot, Parker Pyne, Mr Satterthwaite and Harley Quin! All great crime writers have their favourite creations. Similarly, every great sleuth has his...
Community Reviews Summary of 328 reviews
Moods
adventurous 40%
lighthearted 30%
emotional 16%
relaxing 16%
tense 16%
dark 13%
funny 13%
sad 10%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
hopeful 3%
reflective 3%
Pace
medium 24%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 56% | A mix: 36% | Character: 4% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
N/A: 33% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death
224 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007422753
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 14 October 2010
Description
A collection of short stories featuring some of Agatha Christie's best-loved detectives -- Hercule Poirot, Parker Pyne, Mr Satterthwaite and Harley Quin! All great crime writers have their favourite creations. Similarly, every great sleuth has his...
Community Reviews Summary of 328 reviews
Moods
adventurous 40%
lighthearted 30%
emotional 16%
relaxing 16%
tense 16%
dark 13%
funny 13%
sad 10%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
hopeful 3%
reflective 3%
Pace
medium 24%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 56% | A mix: 36% | Character: 4% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
N/A: 33% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death