The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie

The Pale Horse

Ariadne Oliver #5

Agatha Christie

missing page info Add in missing page information • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

"Wickedness...such wickedness...."The dying woman turned to Father Gorman with agony in her eyes. "Stopped....It must be stopped....You will...."The priest spoke with reassuring authority. "I will do what is necessary. You can trust me."Father Gor...

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Moods

mysterious 96%
dark 45%
adventurous 36%
tense 27%
funny 9%
lighthearted 7%
challenging 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%
emotional 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 31%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 24% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 22% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.67

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