4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie

4:50 from Paddington

Miss Marple #7

Agatha Christie

217 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

Framed in the doorway of Poirot's bedroom stood an uninvited guest, coated from head to foot in dust. The man's gaunt face stared for a moment, then he swayed and fell. Who was he? Was he suffering from shock or just exhaustion? Above all, what wa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,890 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
adventurous 35%
dark 19%
tense 19%
lighthearted 17%
funny 11%
relaxing 7%
challenging 4%
reflective 3%
emotional 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 35%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 68% | A mix: 27% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.84

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