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By the Pricking of My Thumbs (Tommy and Tuppence Mysteries, #4)

Agatha Christie
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By the Pricking of My Thumbs (Tommy and Tuppence Mysteries, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000

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Agatha Christie

By the Pricking of My Thumbs (Tommy and Tuppence Mysteries, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

212

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1960s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

Lexile Level

750L

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Super Short Summary

By the Pricking of My Thumbs by Agatha Christie follows couple Tommy and Tuppence Beresford as they investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding an elderly relative's death and the unsettling secrets of a nursing home. Their sleuthing uncovers an intricate web of hidden pasts and betrayal.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

25,035 ratings

64%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Agatha Christie's By the Pricking of My Thumbs charms with its complex plot and engaging characters, though some find it less gripping than her more famous works. Featuring beloved sleuths Tommy and Tuppence, the novel excels in creating suspense but occasionally slows with uneven pacing. Overall, it's a must-read for Christie aficionados, offering a unique blend of mystery and intrigue.

Who should read this

Who Should Read By the Pricking of My Thumbs (Tommy and Tuppence Mysteries, #4)?

Readers who enjoy By the Pricking of My Thumbs by Agatha Christie often appreciate intricate mysteries with a touch of the macabre. Fans of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson or Murder on the Orient Express by Christie herself would find this book compelling due to its suspenseful narrative and complex characters.

4.1

25,035 ratings

64%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

212

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1960s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

Lexile Level

750L

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