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6 hours, 52 minutes • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007251001
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 02 July 2007
Description
A flawless collection of short stories that Christie herself referred to as ‘light-hearted thrillers’.Twelve ingenious, witty mysteries showing the author at her best, including: the curious disappearance of Lord Listerdale, the strange meeting o...
Community Reviews Summary of 213 reviews
Moods
adventurous 45%
lighthearted 39%
funny 24%
tense 18%
dark 9%
reflective 6%
relaxing 6%
emotional 3%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 14% | Character: 3% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 36% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ClassismModerate
Adult/minor relationship, MurderMinor
Racism, Antisemitism
6 hours, 52 minutes • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007251001
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 02 July 2007
Description
A flawless collection of short stories that Christie herself referred to as ‘light-hearted thrillers’.Twelve ingenious, witty mysteries showing the author at her best, including: the curious disappearance of Lord Listerdale, the strange meeting o...
Community Reviews Summary of 213 reviews
Moods
adventurous 45%
lighthearted 39%
funny 24%
tense 18%
dark 9%
reflective 6%
relaxing 6%
emotional 3%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 14% | Character: 3% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 36% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ClassismModerate
Adult/minor relationship, MurderMinor
Racism, Antisemitism