The Crackler and Other Stories by Agatha Christie

The Crackler and Other Stories

Tommy & Tuppence Mysteries #2

Agatha Christie with James Warwick (Narrator)

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In this "hilarious burlesque of detective fiction" (New York Times), Tommy and Tuppence Beresford adopt the methods and manners of every major literary detective from Hercule Poirot to Sherlock Holmes to piece together an increasingly complex seri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,854 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
adventurous 69%
lighthearted 58%
funny 56%
relaxing 10%
tense 8%
challenging 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 33%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 59% | A mix: 30% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.66

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