After the Funeral by Agatha Christie

After the Funeral

Hercule Poirot #29

Agatha Christie

310 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

Hercule Poirot is called on to investigate the murder of a brother and sister in this classic from the Queen of Mystery. When Cora Lansquenet is savagely murdered, the odd remark she made the day before at her brother's funeral becomes chillingly ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,067 reviews

Moods

mysterious 99%
tense 21%
dark 20%
adventurous 18%
relaxing 8%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%
challenging 6%
funny 5%
emotional 3%
sad 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 22%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 31% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.76

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