Closed Casket by Sophie Hannah

Closed Casket

New Hercule Poirot Mysteries #2

Sophie Hannah

384 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

"What I intend to say to you will come as a shock..."With these words, Lady Athelinda Playford -- one of the world's most beloved children's authors -- springs a surprise on the lawyer entrusted with her will. As guests arrive for a party at her I...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,096 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 21%
challenging 20%
tense 20%
dark 16%
funny 12%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
reflective 6%
informative 4%
emotional 3%
hopeful 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 21%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 28% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 59% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 29% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.43

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