Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie

Evil Under the Sun

Hercule Poirot #23

Agatha Christie

220 pages first pub 1941 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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Set at the Jolly Roger, a posh vacation resort for the rich and famous on the southern coast of England, Evil Under the Sun is one of Agatha Christie’s most intriguing mysteries. When a gorgeous young bride is brutally strangled to death on the be...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,090 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
adventurous 29%
tense 24%
dark 23%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 7%
funny 6%
reflective 6%
emotional 3%
sad 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 42%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 28% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.82

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