The Witness for the Prosecution and Other Stories by Agatha Christie

The Witness for the Prosecution and Other Stories

Agatha Christie

259 pages • first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories informative mysterious fast-paced

Description

Witness for the Prosecution and Other Stories is a collection of eleven tantalizing tales of murder and other criminal pursuits--including the classic title story, the basis for the 1957 Oscar-nominated Billy Wilder film starring Marlene Dietrich,...

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Moods

mysterious 91%
tense 33%
dark 28%
adventurous 22%
funny 11%
challenging 6%
emotional 6%
lighthearted 6%
reflective 6%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 15%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 67% | A mix: 21% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.78

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