The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie

221 pages first pub 1936 (editions) user-added

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

There's a serial killer on the loose, bent on working his way through the alphabet. And as a macabre calling card he leaves beside each victim's corpe the ABC Railway Guide open at the name of the town where the murder has taken place. Having begu...

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Moods

mysterious 96%
adventurous 41%
tense 27%
dark 18%
challenging 13%
funny 10%
lighthearted 8%
reflective 5%
relaxing 4%
emotional 3%
informative 2%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 46%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 79% | A mix: 18% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 21% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.87

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