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263 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425067857
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley
Publication date: 01 June 1984
Description
Like The Labors of Hercules, the twelve cases Poirot must solve in this captivating collection of short crime fiction stories are dangerous, demanding, and positively ingenious.In appearance Hercule Poirot hardly resembled an ancient Greek hero. Y...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,328 reviews
Moods
adventurous 52%
lighthearted 28%
funny 18%
relaxing 11%
tense 6%
challenging 5%
dark 4%
reflective 4%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 64% | A mix: 28% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Drug useModerate
Drug abuse, Kidnapping, SuicideMinor
Ableism, Racism, Racial slurs263 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425067857
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley
Publication date: 01 June 1984
Description
Like The Labors of Hercules, the twelve cases Poirot must solve in this captivating collection of short crime fiction stories are dangerous, demanding, and positively ingenious.In appearance Hercule Poirot hardly resembled an ancient Greek hero. Y...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,328 reviews
Moods
adventurous 52%
lighthearted 28%
funny 18%
relaxing 11%
tense 6%
challenging 5%
dark 4%
reflective 4%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 64% | A mix: 28% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Drug useModerate
Drug abuse, Kidnapping, SuicideMinor
Ableism, Racism, Racial slurs