Cards on the Table
Cards on the Table
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionLondon, England • 1930s
2005
Adult
14+ years
630L
Super Short Summary
In Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie, detective Hercule Poirot investigates a murder that occurs during a bridge game attended by four suspects, each with a mysterious past. Using his deductive skills, Poirot unravels the complexities of the case to reveal the identity of the murderer.
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Review Roundup
Agatha Christie's Cards on the Table provides a clever and engaging mystery with a unique premise involving four suspected murderers playing bridge. The novel is praised for its intricate plot and Christie's use of psychology. However, some critics find the pace slow and the resolution less satisfying than her other works. Overall, it is a compelling read for avid mystery fans.
Who Should Read Cards on the Table?
Fans of Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie are likely to enjoy intricate mysteries with unique, cerebral detective work. Similar to Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series and Christie's own Murder on the Orient Express, readers appreciate classic whodunits, strategic mind games, and well-developed characters in a suspenseful plot.
72,338 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionLondon, England • 1930s
2005
Adult
14+ years
630L
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