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365 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007121106
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 01 November 2014
Description
A desperate woman seeks the aid of Hercule Poirot in a matter of life and death. A near-lethal dose of poison, a blood-stained knife, a revolver, and a family who aren't what they seem all figure in an extraordinary case that takes the celebrated ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,720 reviews
Moods
adventurous 26%
tense 19%
dark 17%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 9%
funny 7%
emotional 5%
reflective 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 61% | A mix: 30% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 58% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Drug use, BloodModerate
Drug abuse, Suicide, Suicide attemptMinor
Death of parent, Car accident, Violence
365 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007121106
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 01 November 2014
Description
A desperate woman seeks the aid of Hercule Poirot in a matter of life and death. A near-lethal dose of poison, a blood-stained knife, a revolver, and a family who aren't what they seem all figure in an extraordinary case that takes the celebrated ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,720 reviews
Moods
adventurous 26%
tense 19%
dark 17%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 9%
funny 7%
emotional 5%
reflective 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 61% | A mix: 30% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 58% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Drug use, BloodModerate
Drug abuse, Suicide, Suicide attemptMinor
Death of parent, Car accident, Violence