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Cat Among the Pigeons (Hercule Poirot, #36)

Agatha Christie
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Cat Among the Pigeons (Hercule Poirot, #36)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Agatha Christie

Cat Among the Pigeons (Hercule Poirot, #36)

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

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Meadowbank School, England • 1950s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

Lexile Level

710L

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Super Short Summary

Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie is a mystery novel featuring detective Hercule Poirot. Set in a girls' boarding school, the story involves murder, espionage, and hidden jewels. Poirot is called to uncover the truth amidst a series of suspicious events and protect those involved.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

48,380 ratings

68%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie offers a gripping tale of mystery at an English girls' school, praised for its clever plot and memorable characters. However, some critics find the multiple subplots and character introduction overwhelming. Yet, Christie's expertise in creating suspense and intrigue makes it a worthwhile read for detective fiction enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Cat Among the Pigeons (Hercule Poirot, #36)?

Fans of intricate whodunits and classic detective fiction will delight in Agatha Christie's Cat Among the Pigeons. Readers who enjoy the meticulous plotting of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series and the psychological depth of G.K. Chesterton's Father Brown stories will find this novel engrossing.

4.2

48,380 ratings

68%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Meadowbank School, England • 1950s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

Lexile Level

710L

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