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336 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007282449
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publication date: 01 May 1942
Description
Poirot must delve deep into the past to find out how Carla Lemarchant's father died--was it suicide, or did her mother, who was convicted of the crime and died in prison, murder her husband?
Community Reviews Summary of 7,261 reviews
Moods
tense 24%
dark 20%
reflective 20%
adventurous 15%
emotional 11%
challenging 10%
sad 10%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 43% | A mix: 32% | Character: 23%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Infidelity, DeathModerate
Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationshipMinor
Misogyny, Suicide, Alcohol
336 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007282449
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publication date: 01 May 1942
Description
Poirot must delve deep into the past to find out how Carla Lemarchant's father died--was it suicide, or did her mother, who was convicted of the crime and died in prison, murder her husband?
Community Reviews Summary of 7,261 reviews
Moods
tense 24%
dark 20%
reflective 20%
adventurous 15%
emotional 11%
challenging 10%
sad 10%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 43% | A mix: 32% | Character: 23%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Infidelity, DeathModerate
Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationshipMinor
Misogyny, Suicide, Alcohol