Sad Cypress by Agatha Christie

6 hours first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious fast-paced
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In Agatha Christie's classic murder mystery Sad Cypress, a woman damned by overwhelming evidence stands accused of murdering her romantic rival, and only Hercule Poirot stands between her and the gallows.Beautiful young Elinor Carlisle stood seren...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,636 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
tense 22%
dark 20%
emotional 14%
adventurous 13%
reflective 12%
sad 10%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 37%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 38% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 34% | No: 26% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.81

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