A review by jacobmillerchapin
The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie

adventurous funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

A classic mystery story, seeing naive detectives grow into professionals as they face off against a well intrigued but moderately generic and underdeveloped secret communist society. The plot is well written, the twists are suspenseful, and the heroes and relationships between them feel real. This isn't a story that adds anything to any understanding of criminal behaviour, or explains why communism must be stopped, or says anything terribly profound about human nature—but hey! It's a good time :)