Towards Zero by Agatha Christie

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fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

One of Agatha Christie's own ten favorite novels, Towards Zero puts Superintendent Battle and Inspector Leach on the case as they investigate the murder of an elderly widow.What is the connection among a failed suicide attempt, a wrongful accusati...

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Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 33%
tense 30%
adventurous 29%
emotional 17%
challenging 15%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 2%
funny 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 41%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 36% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 28% | No: 27% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.79

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