The Big Four by Agatha Christie

The Big Four

Hercule Poirot #5

Agatha Christie

272 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Framed in the doorway of Poirot's bedroom stood an uninvited guest, coated from head to foot in dust. The man's gaunt face stared for a moment, then he swayed and fell. Who was he? Was he suffering from shock or just exhaustion? Above all, what wa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,678 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
adventurous 69%
tense 28%
lighthearted 11%
funny 10%
challenging 7%
dark 5%
emotional 2%
relaxing 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 43%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | A mix: 18% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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