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265 pages • first pub 1924 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007120703
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: 01 January 2008
Description
The very first collection of superb short stories featuring Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings…First there was the mystery of the film star and the diamond… then came the ‘suicide’ that was murder… the mystery of the absurdly cheap flat… a suspic...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,532 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
lighthearted 37%
funny 27%
relaxing 11%
challenging 6%
reflective 4%
tense 4%
informative 3%
dark 2%
emotional 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | A mix: 21% | Character: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, XenophobiaModerate
Murder, Death, Misogyny
265 pages • first pub 1924 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007120703
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: 01 January 2008
Description
The very first collection of superb short stories featuring Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings…First there was the mystery of the film star and the diamond… then came the ‘suicide’ that was murder… the mystery of the absurdly cheap flat… a suspic...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,532 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
lighthearted 37%
funny 27%
relaxing 11%
challenging 6%
reflective 4%
tense 4%
informative 3%
dark 2%
emotional 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | A mix: 21% | Character: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, XenophobiaModerate
Murder, Death, Misogyny