The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie

The Mysterious Affair at Styles

Hercule Poirot #1

Agatha Christie

296 pages first pub 1920 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

With impeccable timing Hercule Poirot, the renowned Belgian detective, makes his dramatic entrance on to the English crime stage.Recently, there had been some strange goings on at Styles St Mary. Evelyn, constant companion to old Mrs Inglethorp, h...

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Moods

mysterious 97%
adventurous 32%
tense 18%
lighthearted 16%
funny 15%
challenging 9%
relaxing 7%
dark 6%
reflective 6%
informative 4%
emotional 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 31%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 21% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

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