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The Moving Finger (Miss Marple, #4)

Agatha Christie
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The Moving Finger (Miss Marple, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Agatha Christie

The Moving Finger (Miss Marple, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

299

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lymstock, England • 1940s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Agatha Christie's The Moving Finger is a mystery novel featuring Miss Marple. It follows a person who, recovering from an injury, moves to a quiet town where residents receive anonymous, malicious letters. The community faces a tragic event, prompting Miss Marple to investigate and uncover the perpetrator behind the letters.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

56,294 ratings

68%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Moving Finger by Agatha Christie is praised for its clever plot and engaging narrative, with commendable character development. Critics appreciate the intriguing psychological aspects and the humor interspersed throughout. However, some highlight a slower pace compared to other Christie works. Overall, it remains a favorite for its ingenuity and atmospheric tension.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Moving Finger (Miss Marple, #4)?

Readers who relish a blend of mystery and psychological depth in a quaint village setting will enjoy The Moving Finger by Agatha Christie. Similar in appeal to Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca, this novel captures those who favor intricate plots and rich character development.

4.2

56,294 ratings

68%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

299

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lymstock, England • 1940s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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