212 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525565109
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 30 April 2019
Description
Agatha Christie's debut novel was the first to feature Hercule Poirot, her famously eccentric Belgian detective. A refugee of the Great War, Poirot is settling in England near Styles Court, the country estate of his wealthy benefactress, the elder...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,370 reviews
Moods
adventurous 33%
tense 17%
lighthearted 16%
funny 14%
challenging 9%
relaxing 7%
dark 6%
reflective 5%
informative 3%
emotional 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 21% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 68% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Racial slursModerate
AntisemitismMinor
Racism
212 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525565109
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 30 April 2019
Description
Agatha Christie's debut novel was the first to feature Hercule Poirot, her famously eccentric Belgian detective. A refugee of the Great War, Poirot is settling in England near Styles Court, the country estate of his wealthy benefactress, the elder...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,370 reviews
Moods
adventurous 33%
tense 17%
lighthearted 16%
funny 14%
challenging 9%
relaxing 7%
dark 6%
reflective 5%
informative 3%
emotional 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 21% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 68% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Racial slursModerate
AntisemitismMinor
Racism