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224 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781579126223
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Publication date: 01 September 2006
Description
In her first published mystery, Agatha Christie introduces readers to the heroic detective, Hercule Poirot. This is a classic murder mystery set in the outskirts of Essex. The victim is the wealthy mistress of Styles Court. The list of suspects is...
Community Reviews Summary of 26,834 reviews
Moods
adventurous 32%
tense 18%
lighthearted 16%
funny 15%
challenging 9%
relaxing 8%
dark 6%
reflective 6%
informative 4%
emotional 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 22% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 68% | 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: 79% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Racial slursModerate
Antisemitism, Death of parent, InfidelityMinor
Racism, War
224 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781579126223
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Publication date: 01 September 2006
Description
In her first published mystery, Agatha Christie introduces readers to the heroic detective, Hercule Poirot. This is a classic murder mystery set in the outskirts of Essex. The victim is the wealthy mistress of Styles Court. The list of suspects is...
Community Reviews Summary of 26,834 reviews
Moods
adventurous 32%
tense 18%
lighthearted 16%
funny 15%
challenging 9%
relaxing 8%
dark 6%
reflective 6%
informative 4%
emotional 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 22% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 68% | 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: 79% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Racial slursModerate
Antisemitism, Death of parent, InfidelityMinor
Racism, War