309 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007119363
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fontana HarperCollins
Publication date: 04 June 2001
Description
Hercule Poirot is called on to investigate the murder of a brother and sister in this classic from the Queen of Mystery. When Cora Lansquenet is savagely murdered, the odd remark she made the day before at her brother's funeral becomes chillingly ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,429 reviews
Moods
adventurous 20%
tense 20%
dark 17%
relaxing 8%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%
challenging 6%
emotional 3%
funny 3%
sad 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 31% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 67% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, MisogynyModerate
Violence, Xenophobia, Mental illnessMinor
Chronic illness, Infidelity, Racial slurs309 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007119363
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fontana HarperCollins
Publication date: 04 June 2001
Description
Hercule Poirot is called on to investigate the murder of a brother and sister in this classic from the Queen of Mystery. When Cora Lansquenet is savagely murdered, the odd remark she made the day before at her brother's funeral becomes chillingly ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,429 reviews
Moods
adventurous 20%
tense 20%
dark 17%
relaxing 8%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%
challenging 6%
emotional 3%
funny 3%
sad 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 31% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 67% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, MisogynyModerate
Violence, Xenophobia, Mental illnessMinor
Chronic illness, Infidelity, Racial slurs