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Agatha Christie

A Pocket Full of Rye

Agatha ChristieFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1953

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Agatha Christie

A Pocket Full of Rye

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1953
Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1950s

Publication Year

1953

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

Lexile Level

690L

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Super Short Summary

A Pocket Full of Rye by Agatha Christie follows Miss Marple as she investigates the murder of businessman Rex Fortescue, who dies with grains of rye in his pocket. He was poisoned at his family home, leading to a complex web of investigations involving his family and staff. The case involves multiple murders, an old nursery rhyme, and an eventual revelation of deeper motives and family secrets. The book discusses period-typical stigmatization of sexually transmitted infections and dementia, murder, and suicide.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Unnerving

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.2

52,536 ratings

72%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Agatha Christie's A Pocket Full of Rye masterfully delivers a compelling mystery, weaving a nursery rhyme into a twisted plot. Reviewers praise Christie's intricate storytelling and memorable characters, particularly Miss Marple. However, some find the pacing uneven and the resolution predictable. Overall, it remains a classic for mystery enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Pocket Full of Rye?

A reader who enjoys A Pocket Full of Rye by Agatha Christie likely appreciates classic whodunits with intricate plots and unexpected twists. Fans of Christie's other works like Murder on the Orient Express or Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series will find this mystery enthralling due to its clever narrative and well-developed characters.

4.2

52,536 ratings

72%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1950s

Publication Year

1953

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

Lexile Level

690L

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