missing duration info • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007121007
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this Hercule Poirot novel Mrs McGinty died from a blow to the back of her head. Suspicion soon fell on her lodger, Bentley, yet something was amiss. Poirot thought he could save him from the gallows, but didn't realise his own life was in danger.
Community Reviews Summary of 2,084 reviews
Moods
adventurous 29%
tense 19%
funny 14%
lighthearted 13%
dark 11%
challenging 9%
relaxing 8%
reflective 3%
emotional 2%
informative 2%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 69% | A mix: 22% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 69% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Toxic relationshipModerate
Death of parent, Violence, GaslightingMinor
Sexism, Blood, Pregnancy
missing duration info • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007121007
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this Hercule Poirot novel Mrs McGinty died from a blow to the back of her head. Suspicion soon fell on her lodger, Bentley, yet something was amiss. Poirot thought he could save him from the gallows, but didn't realise his own life was in danger.
Community Reviews Summary of 2,084 reviews
Moods
adventurous 29%
tense 19%
funny 14%
lighthearted 13%
dark 11%
challenging 9%
relaxing 8%
reflective 3%
emotional 2%
informative 2%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 69% | A mix: 22% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 69% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Toxic relationshipModerate
Death of parent, Violence, GaslightingMinor
Sexism, Blood, Pregnancy