They Came to Baghdad by Agatha Christie

They Came to Baghdad

Agatha Christie

280 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Victoria Jones' stirring adventure in They Came to Baghdad is a perfect fit for readers who crave a classic, suspenseful tale of espionage, global conspiracy, and plucky determination, set against the exotic backdrop of the Cold War era.

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Baghdad is holding a secret superpower summit, but the word is out, and an underground organization in the Middle East is plotting to sabotage the talks.Into this explosive situation appears Victoria Jones, a young woman with a yearning for advent...

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Community Reviews

3.72
based on 2,211 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 89%

mysterious: 85%

tense: 23%

funny: 16%

lighthearted: 14%

dark: 6%

challenging: 4%

hopeful: 3%

informative: 3%

relaxing: 3%

emotional: 2%

inspiring: 2%

reflective: 1%


Pace

35% of readers chose fast
56% of readers chose medium
8% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

49% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
8% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

41% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

58% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

35% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

40% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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