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128 pages • first pub 1946 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780573011825
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Samuel French Ltd
Publication date: 01 June 1952
Description
An unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell, arguably Christie's finest comic grande dame. Dr. Cristow, the Harley Street lothario, is at the centre of the trou...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,397 reviews
Moods
tense 23%
dark 22%
adventurous 16%
emotional 14%
reflective 13%
sad 10%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 5%
funny 4%
hopeful 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Toxic relationshipModerate
Suicide attempt, Gun violence, Death of parentMinor
Racial slurs, Antisemitism, Suicidal thoughts
128 pages • first pub 1946 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780573011825
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Samuel French Ltd
Publication date: 01 June 1952
Description
An unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell, arguably Christie's finest comic grande dame. Dr. Cristow, the Harley Street lothario, is at the centre of the trou...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,397 reviews
Moods
tense 23%
dark 22%
adventurous 16%
emotional 14%
reflective 13%
sad 10%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 5%
funny 4%
hopeful 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Toxic relationshipModerate
Suicide attempt, Gun violence, Death of parentMinor
Racial slurs, Antisemitism, Suicidal thoughts