The Mysterious Affair at Styles, with eBook by Agatha Christie

The Mysterious Affair at Styles, with eBook

Hercule Poirot #1

Agatha Christie with Penelope Dellaporta (Narrator)

9 hours first pub 1920 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Set in Essex in the English countryside, The Mysterious Affair at Styles is one of the great classic murder mysteries. The victim, Mrs. Emily Inglethorp, is the wealthy mistress of Styles Court. After an evening of entertaining family and guests, ...

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Moods

mysterious 97%
adventurous 32%
tense 18%
lighthearted 16%
funny 15%
challenging 10%
relaxing 8%
dark 6%
reflective 6%
informative 4%
emotional 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 30%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 22% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 67% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.79

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