84 pages 2 hours read

Agatha Christie

Crooked House

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1949

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Reviews & Readership

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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.

Recommended

Reading Age

16+years

Lexile Level

630L

Book Details

Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
British Literature
Themes
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Natural World: Appearance & Reality
Relationships: Family