Dead Man's Folly by Agatha Christie

288 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

Whilst organising a mock murder hunt for the village fete hosted by Sir George and Lady Stubbs, a feeling of dread settles on the famous crime novelist Adriane Oliver. Call it instinct, but it's a feeling she just can't explain...or get away from....

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Moods

mysterious 97%
adventurous 27%
dark 24%
tense 19%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 8%
reflective 8%
funny 6%
sad 5%
relaxing 4%
emotional 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 30%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 26% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 31% | No: 25% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.66

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