fiction classics crime mystery mysterious slow-paced

266 pages | first published 1942

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In this exclusive authorized edition from the Queen of Mystery, beloved detective Hercule Poirot races to solve a case from out of the past.Beautiful Caroline Crale was convicted of poisoning her husband, but just like the nursery rhyme, there wer...
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Summary of 4325 reviews

Moods

mysterious 98%
tense 25%
reflective 20%
dark 19%
adventurous 17%
emotional 11%
challenging 9%
sad 9%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 26%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 39% | A mix: 36% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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