The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie

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When an elderly priest is murdered, the killer searches the victim so roughly that his already ragged cassock is torn in the process. What was the killer looking for? And what had a dying woman confided to the priest on her deathbed only hours ear...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,323 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
dark 46%
adventurous 35%
tense 28%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
challenging 6%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%
emotional 1%
reflective 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 32%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 23% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.68

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