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303 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781579127312
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Hercule Poirot is called on to investigate the murder of a brother and sister in this classic from the Queen of Mystery. When Cora Lansquenet is savagely murdered, the odd remark she made the day before at her brother's funeral becomes chillingly ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,826 reviews
Moods
tense 22%
dark 20%
adventurous 18%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
funny 6%
emotional 3%
sad 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 56% | A mix: 31% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 65% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Racial slursModerate
Xenophobia, Violence, Mental illnessMinor
Infidelity, Chronic illness, Pregnancy303 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781579127312
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Hercule Poirot is called on to investigate the murder of a brother and sister in this classic from the Queen of Mystery. When Cora Lansquenet is savagely murdered, the odd remark she made the day before at her brother's funeral becomes chillingly ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,826 reviews
Moods
tense 22%
dark 20%
adventurous 18%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
funny 6%
emotional 3%
sad 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 56% | A mix: 31% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 65% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Racial slursModerate
Xenophobia, Violence, Mental illnessMinor
Infidelity, Chronic illness, Pregnancy