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Cat Among the Pigeons

Agatha Christie
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Cat Among the Pigeons

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Agatha Christie

Cat Among the Pigeons

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1950s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

Lexile Level

710L

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Super Short Summary

In Cat Among the Pigeons, individuals at the Meadowbank School for Girls encounter a series of mysterious events, including murder and espionage. Detective Hercule Poirot becomes involved to unravel the complex web of intrigue and deception, ultimately revealing the truth behind the seemingly unconnected incidents.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.2

50,174 ratings

68%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie skillfully intertwines espionage and murder within a boarding school setting. Praised for its clever plot and rich character development, the novel showcases Hercule Poirot’s brilliance. Some readers find the pacing uneven and the resolution slightly contrived, but it remains a captivating read for mystery enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Cat Among the Pigeons?

A reader who enjoys Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie likely appreciates intricate mysteries, whodunits, and clever detective work. Fans of Christie's other works, like Murder on the Orient Express, or Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes series, will savor the suspense and intrigue in an engaging, classic British setting.

4.2

50,174 ratings

68%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1950s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

Lexile Level

710L

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