Sad Cypress by Agatha Christie

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fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy classic mystery puzzles with intricate courtroom drama and a focus on psychological tension between characters.

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In Agatha Christie's classic murder mystery Sad Cypress, a woman damned by overwhelming evidence stands accused of murdering her romantic rival, and only Hercule Poirot stands between her and the gallows.Beautiful young Elinor Carlisle stood seren...

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Community Reviews

3.82
based on 5,299 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 96%

tense: 21%

dark: 20%

adventurous: 13%

emotional: 13%

reflective: 10%

sad: 10%

challenging: 7%

relaxing: 5%

lighthearted: 4%

funny: 2%

hopeful: 1%

informative: 1%


Pace

36% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

56% of readers chose Plot
35% of readers chose A mix
7% of readers chose Character
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Strong character development?

24% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

34% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
79% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

46% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
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