Giant's Bread by Mary Westmacott, Agatha Christie

Giant's Bread

Mary Westmacott, Agatha Christie

528 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics mystery romance mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Vernon Deyre is a sensitive and brilliant musician, even a genius, tormented and driven by forces even he didn't understand. His sheltered childhood in the home he loves has not prepared Vernon for the harsh reality of his adult years, and in orde...

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Community Reviews Summary of 187 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
reflective 43%
sad 39%
dark 30%
mysterious 21%
tense 21%
challenging 17%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 30%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 26% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.48

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