Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie

Murder at the Vicarage

Miss Marple #1

Agatha Christie

256 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

The murder of Colonel Protheroe, a much-hated magistrate, brings Miss Marple to St. Mary Mead to wade through the scandal and dirty secrets exposed by the crime. Reissue.

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Moods

mysterious 96%
funny 31%
lighthearted 31%
adventurous 23%
relaxing 13%
tense 9%
dark 6%
reflective 5%
challenging 4%
emotional 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 24%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 68% | A mix: 24% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 67% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.83

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