The Moving Finger by Agatha Christie

The Moving Finger

Miss Marple #3

Agatha Christie

299 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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The placid village of Lymstock seems the perfect place for Jerry Burton to recuperate from his accident under the care of his sister, Joanna. But soon a series of vicious poison-pen letters destroys the village's quiet charm, eventually causing on...

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Moods

mysterious 95%
adventurous 23%
lighthearted 21%
funny 18%
tense 18%
dark 14%
relaxing 9%
challenging 5%
reflective 4%
emotional 3%
sad 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 29%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 34% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.7

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