227 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780002239226
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A collection of short stories featuring some of Agatha Christie's best-loved detectives -- Hercule Poirot, Parker Pyne, Mr Satterthwaite and Harley Quin! All great crime writers have their favourite creations. Similarly, every great sleuth has his...
Community Reviews Summary of 319 reviews
Moods
adventurous 39%
lighthearted 32%
relaxing 17%
tense 17%
emotional 14%
dark 10%
funny 10%
sad 7%
challenging 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
Pace
medium 22%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 56% | A mix: 34% | Character: 4% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
N/A: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death
227 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780002239226
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A collection of short stories featuring some of Agatha Christie's best-loved detectives -- Hercule Poirot, Parker Pyne, Mr Satterthwaite and Harley Quin! All great crime writers have their favourite creations. Similarly, every great sleuth has his...
Community Reviews Summary of 319 reviews
Moods
adventurous 39%
lighthearted 32%
relaxing 17%
tense 17%
emotional 14%
dark 10%
funny 10%
sad 7%
challenging 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
Pace
medium 22%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 56% | A mix: 34% | Character: 4% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
N/A: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death