Towards Zero
Towards Zero
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Novel • Fiction
Saltcreek • 1940s
2002
Adult
15+ years
Super Short Summary
In Agatha Christie's mystery novel Towards Zero, a group of characters gathers at a seaside home, where tensions rise and secrets from the past emerge, leading to a murder. Superintendent Battle investigates the complex relationships and unfolding events to uncover the truth.
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Review Roundup
Agatha Christie's Towards Zero offers a compelling mystery with well-developed characters and an intricate plot. Readers praise its suspenseful storyline and satisfying resolution. Some critics, however, find the pacing uneven and the secondary characters less engaging. Overall, it's a strong addition to Christie's work, showcasing her masterful plotting and keen psychological insight.
Who Should Read Towards Zero?
Fans of classic whodunits, psychological intricacies, and unexpected twists will relish Agatha Christie's Towards Zero. Comparable to Christie's And Then There Were None and Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles, this novel captivates readers who enjoy piecing together elaborate mysteries.
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Towards Zero was first published in 1944, making it one of the novels Agatha Christie wrote during the World War II era.
The novel uniquely emphasizes the idea of a "converging point" in a mystery, where events in people's lives come together towards a single, pivotal moment.
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Superintendent Battle, who had previously appeared in four other Christie's novels, makes his final appearance in Towards Zero.
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Novel • Fiction
Saltcreek • 1940s
2002
Adult
15+ years
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