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Cards on the Table (Hercule Poirot, #15)

Agatha Christie
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Cards on the Table (Hercule Poirot, #15)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Agatha Christie

Cards on the Table (Hercule Poirot, #15)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

324

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1930s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

Lexile Level

630L

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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.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

68,943 ratings

73%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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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 this

Who Should Read Cards on the Table (Hercule Poirot, #15)?

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.

4.2

68,943 ratings

73%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

324

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1930s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

Lexile Level

630L

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