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The Unexpected Guest

Agatha Christie
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The Unexpected Guest

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000

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Agatha Christie

The Unexpected Guest

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

287

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

England • 1950s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Unexpected Guest is a play by Agatha Christie in which a visitor enters a home and discovers a deceased individual. The story unfolds as the guest becomes entangled in unraveling the mystery, leading to a series of confessions, secrets, and unexpected twists among the people involved.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.2

25,663 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Unexpected Guest by Agatha Christie captivates with its intriguing setup and classic whodunit appeal. Readers praise its clever plot twists and engaging suspense, though some find the character development lacking. The dialogue-driven narrative keeps the story dynamic, although a few note it feels more like a play than a novel. Overall, it's a compelling and entertaining mystery.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Unexpected Guest?

A reader who enjoys The Unexpected Guest by Agatha Christie likely appreciates classic mystery dramas with intricate plots and suspenseful twists. Fans of The Mousetrap or And Then There Were None would enjoy its atmosphere and clever narrative. This reader values sharp dialogue and psychological insights into crime.

4.2

25,663 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

287

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

England • 1950s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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