The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim - a Hercule Poirot Short Story by Agatha Christie

The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim - a Hercule Poirot Short Story

Hercule Poirot Short Stories

Agatha Christie

31 pages first pub 1923 (editions)

fiction crime mystery short stories mysterious fast-paced
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Description

Mr. Davenheim, a wealthy financier, leaves his home to mail a letter, then fails to return. The story fills the newspapers and intrigues Hercule Poirot, who challenges Inspector Japp with the claim that he can solve the case before the police, and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 42%
lighthearted 19%
funny 14%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 23%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | Character: 14% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | N/A: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.74

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