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314 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062073983
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Publication date: 27 September 2011
Description
Like The Labors of Hercules, the twelve cases Poirot must solve in this captivating collection of short crime fiction stories are dangerous, demanding, and positively ingenious.In appearance Hercule Poirot hardly resembled an ancient Greek hero. Y...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,292 reviews
Moods
adventurous 51%
lighthearted 27%
funny 19%
relaxing 11%
tense 5%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
reflective 4%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 65% | A mix: 26% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Drug useModerate
Drug abuse, Kidnapping, Medical contentMinor
Suicide, Ableism, Racism
314 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062073983
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Publication date: 27 September 2011
Description
Like The Labors of Hercules, the twelve cases Poirot must solve in this captivating collection of short crime fiction stories are dangerous, demanding, and positively ingenious.In appearance Hercule Poirot hardly resembled an ancient Greek hero. Y...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,292 reviews
Moods
adventurous 51%
lighthearted 27%
funny 19%
relaxing 11%
tense 5%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
reflective 4%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 65% | A mix: 26% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Drug useModerate
Drug abuse, Kidnapping, Medical contentMinor
Suicide, Ableism, Racism