After the Funeral by Agatha Christie

After the Funeral

Hercule Poirot #29

Agatha Christie with Sophie Hannah

303 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious slow-paced
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Hercule Poirot is called on to investigate the murder of a brother and sister in this classic from the Queen of Mystery. When Cora Lansquenet is savagely murdered, the odd remark she made the day before at her brother's funeral becomes chillingly ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,779 reviews

Moods

mysterious 98%
tense 22%
dark 20%
adventurous 18%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
funny 5%
emotional 3%
sad 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 23%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 30% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.78

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