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Agatha Christie

A Murder Is Announced

Agatha ChristieFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1950

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Agatha Christie

A Murder Is Announced

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1950
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chipping Cleghorn • 1950s

Publication Year

1950

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

In A Murder Is Announced by Agatha Christie, post-World War II England is rocked by murder when a village notice reveals a crime is set to occur at Little Paddocks. Owner Letitia Blacklock is clueless about the announcement, and curiosity draws neighbors to the scene. At the designated time, a blackout ensues, shots are fired, and a body is found, leading to a complex investigation by Inspector Craddock and Miss Marple. Themes of violence and death are prevalent.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Dark

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.2

81,751 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Agatha Christie's A Murder Is Announced garners acclaim for its clever plot and engaging twists. Fans appreciate the well-crafted mystery and Christie’s signature suspense. However, some readers find the pacing slow and the character development lacking depth. Overall, the novel is a solid addition to Christie's body of work, appealing most to avid mystery enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Murder Is Announced?

Fans of classic whodunits with a taste for suspenseful plots will relish Agatha Christie's A Murder Is Announced. Similar readers often enjoy The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle and The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett, appreciating complex characters and intricate mysteries.

4.2

81,751 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chipping Cleghorn • 1950s

Publication Year

1950

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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