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A Haunting in Venice

Agatha Christie
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A Haunting in Venice

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1969

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Agatha Christie

A Haunting in Venice

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1969
Book Details
Pages

259

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Venice, Italy • 1940s

Publication Year

1969

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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Super Short Summary

A Haunting in Venice is not a text by Agatha Christie. It is a 2023 film directed by Kenneth Branagh, inspired by Christie’s novel, Hallowe'en Party. The story follows detective Hercule Poirot in a supernatural investigation in Venice.

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Agatha Christie's A Haunting in Venice captivates with its eerie atmosphere and clever plot twists. Reviewers praised Christie's masterful storytelling and strong character development, maintaining suspense throughout. However, some felt the pacing lagged in parts. Overall, it’s a compelling mystery that delights fans of the genre.

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Who Should Read A Haunting in Venice?

A reader enthralled by atmospheric mysteries and intricate plots would enjoy A Haunting in Venice by Agatha Christie. Fans of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson or The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins will appreciate the suspenseful storytelling and well-crafted characters.

Book Details
Pages

259

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Venice, Italy • 1940s

Publication Year

1969

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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