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Crooked House

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1949

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Agatha Christie

Crooked House

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1949
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1940s

Publication Year

1949

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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Super Short Summary

In post-World War II England, the wealthy patriarch Aristide Leonides is found murdered at his sprawling family home, Three Gables. The complex and strained relationships among the Leonides family, driven by financial and emotional dependence on Aristide, make each member a suspect. Charles Hayward, engaged to Aristide’s granddaughter Sophia, investigates to clear the family's name and ultimately uncover the truth.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Unnerving

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

80,885 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Crooked House by Agatha Christie is widely praised for its intricate plot and unexpected twists, providing a compelling and suspenseful read. Reviewers appreciate Christie's clever narrative and rich character development. However, some found the pace occasionally slow and the ending slightly abrupt. Overall, it's considered a classic in the mystery genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Crooked House?

Fans of classic whodunits will savor Agatha Christie's Crooked House. With its intricate plotting and richly drawn characters, it's perfect for readers who enjoy the suspense and twists of Christie's And Then There Were None or the psychological depth of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca.

4.3

80,885 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1940s

Publication Year

1949

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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