Sad Cypress: Hercule Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie

Sad Cypress: Hercule Poirot Investigates

Hercule Poirot #21

Agatha Christie

304 pages first pub 1940 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

In Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery Sad Cypress, a woman damned by overwhelming evidence stands accused of murdering her romantic rival, and only Hercule Poirot stands between her and the gallows.Beautiful young Elinor Carlisle stood seren...

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Moods

mysterious 96%
tense 23%
dark 22%
emotional 14%
reflective 11%
adventurous 10%
challenging 9%
sad 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 40%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 39% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 32% | No: 29% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

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