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297 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007119271
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 04 June 2004
Description
Agatha Christie’s first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, was the result of a dare from her sister Madge who challenged her to write a story. The story begins when Hastings is sent back to England from the First World War due to injury and i...
Community Reviews Summary of 26,424 reviews
Moods
adventurous 32%
tense 17%
lighthearted 16%
funny 15%
challenging 10%
relaxing 8%
dark 6%
reflective 6%
informative 4%
emotional 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 22% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 67% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Racial slursModerate
AntisemitismMinor
Racism
297 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007119271
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 04 June 2004
Description
Agatha Christie’s first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, was the result of a dare from her sister Madge who challenged her to write a story. The story begins when Hastings is sent back to England from the First World War due to injury and i...
Community Reviews Summary of 26,424 reviews
Moods
adventurous 32%
tense 17%
lighthearted 16%
funny 15%
challenging 10%
relaxing 8%
dark 6%
reflective 6%
informative 4%
emotional 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 22% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 67% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Racial slursModerate
AntisemitismMinor
Racism