The Second Gong: a Hercule Poirot Short Story by Agatha Christie, Agatha Christie
The Second Gong: a Hercule Poirot Short Story

Agatha Christie, Agatha Christie

The Second Gong: a Hercule Poirot Short Story

Hercule Poirot Short Stories

Agatha Christie, Agatha Christie

40 pages first pub 1932 (editions)

fiction mystery short stories mysterious slow-paced

Description

A classic Agatha Christie short story with the diminutive Hercule Poirot at his best.Lytcham Close, one of the oldest stately homes in England, is owned by its last remaining heir. It's a house ruled by his intolerable whims. Old Hubert Lytcham Ro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
lighthearted 25%
adventurous 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | N/A: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Average rating

3.51

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