The Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie

The Witness for the Prosecution

Hercule Poirot

Agatha Christie

230 pages first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories informative mysterious fast-paced

Description

A murder trial takes a diabolical turn when the wife of the accused takes a stand...A woman's sixth--and a loaded revolver--signal premonitions of doom...A stranded motorist seeks refuge in a remote mansion, and is greeted with a dire warning...De...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,161 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
tense 34%
dark 28%
adventurous 22%
funny 11%
challenging 6%
lighthearted 6%
reflective 6%
emotional 5%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 81%
medium 15%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 67% | A mix: 22% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.78

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