The Hollow by Agatha Christie

The Hollow

Hercule Poirot #25

Agatha Christie

384 pages • first pub 1946 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Lady Angkatell, intrigued by the criminal mind, has invited Hercule Poirot to her estate for a weekend house party. The Belgian detective's arrival at the Hollow is met with an elaborate tableau staged for his amusement: a doctor lies in a puddle ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,398 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
tense 23%
dark 22%
adventurous 16%
emotional 14%
reflective 13%
sad 10%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 5%
funny 4%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 41% | A mix: 38% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.66

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