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224 pages • first pub 1960 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Collins - Fontana Books
Publication date: 01 December 1965
Description
The proof of the pudding is in the eating. The six stories in this book are further proof, if it were needed, that as hostess and chef Agatha Christie can serve up a banquet which will satisfy gourmets of the detective story. Hercule Poirot is in ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,493 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 46%
adventurous 29%
funny 17%
relaxing 16%
tense 7%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
emotional 2%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 74% | A mix: 17% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 77% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Average rating
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Graphic
Death, Blood, MurderModerate
Sexism, Infidelity, XenophobiaMinor
Cursing, Classism224 pages • first pub 1960 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Collins - Fontana Books
Publication date: 01 December 1965
Description
The proof of the pudding is in the eating. The six stories in this book are further proof, if it were needed, that as hostess and chef Agatha Christie can serve up a banquet which will satisfy gourmets of the detective story. Hercule Poirot is in ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,493 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 46%
adventurous 29%
funny 17%
relaxing 16%
tense 7%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
emotional 2%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 74% | A mix: 17% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 77% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Blood, MurderModerate
Sexism, Infidelity, XenophobiaMinor
Cursing, Classism