336 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425205976
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley
Publication date: Not specified
Description
While at a weekend party being given by a celebrated actor at his clifftop house in Cornwall, a clergyman, who has only had a sip of martini, falls dead, prompting Poirot to search for clues leading to foul play instead of natural causes. Reissue.
Community Reviews Summary of 2,614 reviews
Moods
adventurous 33%
tense 19%
lighthearted 13%
dark 12%
challenging 10%
funny 10%
relaxing 6%
emotional 4%
reflective 4%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 64% | A mix: 25% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Body shamingModerate
Misogyny, Sexism, AlcoholismMinor
Antisemitism, Infidelity, Homophobia
336 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425205976
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley
Publication date: Not specified
Description
While at a weekend party being given by a celebrated actor at his clifftop house in Cornwall, a clergyman, who has only had a sip of martini, falls dead, prompting Poirot to search for clues leading to foul play instead of natural causes. Reissue.
Community Reviews Summary of 2,614 reviews
Moods
adventurous 33%
tense 19%
lighthearted 13%
dark 12%
challenging 10%
funny 10%
relaxing 6%
emotional 4%
reflective 4%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 64% | A mix: 25% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Body shamingModerate
Misogyny, Sexism, AlcoholismMinor
Antisemitism, Infidelity, Homophobia