Hickory Dickory Dock by Agatha Christie

Hickory Dickory Dock

Hercule Poirot #30

Agatha Christie

237 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

A most unusual series of crimes at a student hostel intrigues Inspector Hercule Poirot in Agatha Christie's Hickory Dickory Dock, especially when a simple case of kleptomania paves the way to murder.Hercule Poirot doesn't need all his detective sk...

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Moods

mysterious 94%
adventurous 26%
dark 25%
tense 24%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 10%
sad 6%
relaxing 5%
reflective 4%
funny 2%
emotional 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 29%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 59% | A mix: 27% | Character: 11% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 32% | No: 32% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.59

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