Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie

Evil Under the Sun

Hercule Poirot #23

Agatha Christie

fiction classics crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

220 pages | first published 1941

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Set at the Jolly Roger, a posh vacation resort for the rich and famous on the southern coast of England, Evil Under the Sun is one of Agatha Christie’s most intriguing mysteries. When a gorgeous young bride is brutally strangled to death on the be...
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Moods

mysterious 94%
adventurous 34%
dark 26%
tense 23%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 8%
funny 6%
reflective 6%
sad 5%
emotional 4%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 45%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 30% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 15%

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3.82

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