84 pages • 2 hours read
Agatha ChristieCrooked House
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1949A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In post-World War II England, the wealthy patriarch Aristide Leonides is found murdered at his sprawling family home, Three Gables. The complex and strained relationships among the Leonides family, driven by financial and emotional dependence on Aristide, make each member a suspect. Charles Hayward, engaged to Aristide’s granddaughter Sophia, investigates to clear the family's name and ultimately uncover the truth.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
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 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.
RecommendedReading Age
16+yearsLexile Level
630LBook Details
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
British Literature
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Natural World: Appearance & Reality
Relationships: Family