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Appointment with Death

Agatha Christie
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Appointment with Death

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

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Agatha Christie

Appointment with Death

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

303

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Jordan • 1930s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

Lexile Level

680L

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Super Short Summary

Appointment with Death, a detective novel by Agatha Christie, follows Hercule Poirot as he investigates the mysterious death of Mrs. Boynton during a trip to Petra. Throughout the investigation, Poirot uncovers various family dynamics and motives among the travelers, leading to a surprising resolution.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

67,690 ratings

68%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Appointment with Death by Agatha Christie showcases her prowess in character development and intricate plotting. Set against an evocative Middle Eastern backdrop, the novel captivates with its psychological depth. Some readers find the pacing uneven and the resolution predictable, but overall, it remains a compelling whodunit that honors Christie's legacy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Appointment with Death?

A reader who enjoys Appointment with Death by Agatha Christie is typically a fan of classic mystery novels characterized by intricate plots, psychological depth, and surprising twists. This reader likely appreciates Christie's signature style found in Murder on the Orient Express and And Then There Were None, as well as Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series.

4.1

67,690 ratings

68%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

303

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Jordan • 1930s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

Lexile Level

680L

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