The Burden by Mary Westmacott, Agatha Christie

223 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction mystery romance dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Laura Franklin bitterly resented the arrival of her younger sister Shirley, an enchanting baby loved by all the family. But Laura's emotions towards her sister changed dramatically one night, when she vowed to protect her with all her strength and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 66%
sad 50%
dark 33%
tense 33%
mysterious 25%
challenging 16%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 36%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.41

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