The Unexpected Guest by Charles Osborne, Agatha Christie

The Unexpected Guest

Charles Osborne, Agatha Christie

304 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time with her works outsold only by Shakespeare and the Bible. She is regarded by generations of fans as the greatest mystery writer ever, and her novels are read and cherished the world o...

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Moods

mysterious 96%
dark 31%
tense 30%
adventurous 16%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 6%
emotional 5%
reflective 4%
funny 3%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 67%
medium 27%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 25% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.75

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