Death Comes as the End by Agatha Christie

Death Comes as the End

Agatha Christie with Steven Saylor

277 pages • first pub 1944 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

In this startling historical mystery, unique in the author's canon, Agatha Christie investigates a deadly mystery at the heart of a dissonant family in ancient Egypt. Imhotep, wealthy landowner and priest of Thebes, has outraged his sons and daugh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,123 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
tense 40%
dark 35%
adventurous 31%
reflective 14%
challenging 9%
sad 6%
emotional 5%
lighthearted 5%
funny 4%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 25%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 32% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 32% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.65

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