Poirot's Early Cases by Agatha Christie

Poirot's Early Cases

Hercule Poirot #38

Agatha Christie

412 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery short stories mysterious fast-paced

Description

Still in the most formative years of his career, Hercule Poirot faces a most taxing case. Who killed Lord Cronshaw? No sooner has he solved that mystery, than he is presented with 17 other cases. The Affair at the Victory Ball The Adventure of...

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Moods

mysterious 97%
adventurous 46%
lighthearted 27%
funny 21%
relaxing 10%
challenging 9%
reflective 9%
tense 5%
dark 3%
emotional 3%
informative 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 25%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 27% | Character: 12% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.7

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