The Sittaford Mystery by Agatha Christie

The Sittaford Mystery

Agatha Christie

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

6 hours, 36 minutes | first published 1931

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In a remote house in the middle of Dartmoor, six shadowy figures huddle around a table for a seance. Tension rises as the spirits spell out a chilling message: Captain Trevelyan . . . dead . . . murder.Is this black magic or simply a macabre joke?...
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Summary of 1442 reviews

Moods

mysterious 98%
adventurous 42%
funny 15%
lighthearted 15%
tense 15%
relaxing 10%
dark 8%
reflective 5%
challenging 4%
emotional 3%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 25%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 26% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.61

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