304 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007119271
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 04 June 2004
Description
Agatha Christie’s first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, was the result of a dare from her sister Madge who challenged her to write a story. The story begins when Hastings is sent back to England from the First World War due to injury and i...
Community Reviews Summary of 16,443 reviews
Moods
adventurous 33%
tense 17%
lighthearted 16%
funny 14%
challenging 9%
relaxing 7%
dark 6%
reflective 5%
informative 3%
emotional 1%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 21% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 68% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Racial slurs, DeathModerate
AntisemitismMinor
Racism
304 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007119271
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 04 June 2004
Description
Agatha Christie’s first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, was the result of a dare from her sister Madge who challenged her to write a story. The story begins when Hastings is sent back to England from the First World War due to injury and i...
Community Reviews Summary of 16,443 reviews
Moods
adventurous 33%
tense 17%
lighthearted 16%
funny 14%
challenging 9%
relaxing 7%
dark 6%
reflective 5%
informative 3%
emotional 1%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 21% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 68% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Racial slurs, DeathModerate
AntisemitismMinor
Racism