The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie

The Secret of Chimneys

Superintendent Battle #1

Agatha Christie

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

336 pages | first published 1925

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A young drifter finds more than he bargained for when he agrees to deliver a parcel to an English country house…Little did Anthony Cade suspect that a simple errand on behalf of a friend would make him the centrepiece of a murderous international ...
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Summary of 1298 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
adventurous 60%
lighthearted 37%
funny 25%
tense 10%
relaxing 4%
challenging 3%
dark 2%
emotional 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 33%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 69% | A mix: 25% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.62

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