The Hollow by Agatha Christie

128 pages first pub 1946 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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An unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell, arguably Christie's finest comic grande dame. Dr. Cristow, the Harley Street lothario, is at the centre of the trou...

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Community Reviews

3.68
based on 4,901 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 95%

tense: 24%

dark: 23%

adventurous: 16%

emotional: 16%

reflective: 14%

sad: 13%

challenging: 9%

lighthearted: 6%

funny: 5%

relaxing: 4%

hopeful: 1%

informative: 1%


Pace

19% of readers chose fast
62% of readers chose medium
18% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

41% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
20% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

25% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
49% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
81% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

63% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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