The Second Gong: A Hercule Poirot Short Story by Agatha Christie

The Second Gong: A Hercule Poirot Short Story

Hercule Poirot Short Stories

Agatha Christie

40 pages first pub 1932 (editions)

fiction mystery short stories mysterious slow-paced
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Lytcham Close, one of the oldest stately homes in England is owned by the last remaining heir and is a house ruled by his intolerable whims. Old Hubert demands complete silence when he plays selected music and dinner is timed exactly by the resoun...

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Community Reviews Summary of 96 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
lighthearted 22%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.52

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