Towards Zero by Agatha Christie

Towards Zero

Superintendent Battle #5

Agatha Christie with Hugh Fraser (Narrator)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

6 hours, 15 minutes | first published 1944

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One of Agatha Christie's own ten favorite novels, Towards Zero puts Superintendent Battle and Inspector Leach on the case as they investigate the murder of an elderly widow.What is the connection among a failed suicide attempt, a wrongful accusati...
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Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 35%
dark 34%
tense 30%
emotional 17%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 8%
reflective 7%
sad 5%
hopeful 2%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 38%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 32% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%

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3.78

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