The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie

The Secret of Chimneys

Superintendent Battle #1

Agatha Christie

288 pages first pub 1925 (view editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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This is for readers who enjoy a leisurely, old-fashioned puzzler that keeps the atmosphere politely suspenseful rather than frantic. If you like sinking into a story that feels like an elegant house party where secrets rustle behind every curtain and the tension stays just playful enough to keep you curious, this will suit you.

Community Reviews

3.63
based on 3,602 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 93%

adventurous: 65%

lighthearted: 31%

funny: 24%

tense: 13%

challenging: 5%

relaxing: 5%

dark: 3%

emotional: 1%

hopeful: 1%

reflective: 1%


Pace

32% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

65% of readers chose Plot
27% of readers chose A mix
5% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

21% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

58% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
68% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

17% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
63% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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