Death on the Nile (Hercule Poirot, #17)
by Agatha Christie
Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie holds a highly rated rating of 4.06 out of 5, based on 64.9K reader ratings. First published in 1937. The book spans 214 pages.
About Death on the Nile
The tranquillity of a cruise along the Nile is shattered by the discovery that Linnet Ridgeway has been shot through the head. She was young, stylish and beautiful, a girl who had everything - until she lost her life. Hercule Poirot recalls an earlier outburst by a fellow passenger: 'I'd like to put my dear little pistol against her head and just press the trigger.' Yet in this exotic setting, nothing is ever quite what it seems...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Agatha Christie |
| Published | 1937 |
| Pages | 214 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.06 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 64,949 |
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What genre is Death on the Nile?
Death on the Nile is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Death on the Nile worth reading?
Based on 64.9K reader ratings, Death on the Nile has an average score of 4.06 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Death on the Nile?
Death on the Nile has 214 pages.
Who wrote Death on the Nile?
Death on the Nile was written by Agatha Christie. It was first published in 1937.
What is the ISBN for Death on the Nile?
The ISBN-13 for Death on the Nile is 9780553119220.0.
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