Hickory Dickory Dock by Agatha Christie

Hickory Dickory Dock

Hercule Poirot #30

Agatha Christie

208 pages first pub 1955 (view editions) user-added

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Hickory Dickory Dock by Agatha Christie is ideal for readers who enjoy intricate puzzles woven into cozy, character-driven mysteries that challenge both logic and intuition.

Description

An outbreak of kleptomania at a student hostel was not normally the sort of crime that aroused Hercule Poirot’s interest. But when he saw the list of stolen and vandalized items – including a stethoscope, some old flannel trousers, a box of chocol...

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Community Reviews

3.6
based on 4,016 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 97%

adventurous: 24%

dark: 24%

tense: 22%

lighthearted: 11%

challenging: 10%

funny: 5%

reflective: 5%

sad: 5%

emotional: 3%

relaxing: 3%

informative: 1%


Pace

33% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

60% of readers chose Plot
31% of readers chose A mix
8% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

17% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
59% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

70% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

43% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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