The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie

The Mysterious Affair at Styles

Hercule Poirot #1

Agatha Christie

224 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Agatha Christie’s debut novel was the first to feature Hercule Poirot, her famously eccentric Belgian detective.A refugee of the Great War, Poirot is settling in England near Styles Court, the country estate of his wealthy benefactress, the elderl...

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Moods

mysterious 97%
adventurous 32%
tense 17%
lighthearted 16%
funny 15%
challenging 9%
relaxing 8%
dark 6%
reflective 6%
informative 4%
emotional 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 31%
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: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.79

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