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The Moving Finger (Miss Marple, #4)

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Mystery & Thriller Fiction Mystery & Thriller Classics

by Agatha Christie

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3.84 (15.1K ratings)
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description 299 pages

The Moving Finger by Agatha Christie holds a well received rating of 3.84 out of 5, based on 15.1K reader ratings. First published in 1942. The book spans 299 pages.

About The Moving Finger

The placid village of Lymstock seems the perfect place for Jerry Burton to recuperate from his accident under the care of his sister, Joanna. But soon a series of vicious poison-pen letters destroys the village's quiet charm, eventually causing one recipient to commit suicide. The vicar, the doctor, the servants—all are on the verge of accusing one another when help arrives from an unexpected quarter. The vicar's houseguest happens to be none other than Jane Marple.

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Author Agatha Christie
Published 1942
Pages 299
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics
Average Rating 3.84 / 5.00
Total Ratings 15,142

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.8
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15.1K ratings
With a rating of 3.84, The Moving Finger is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.84
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3.95
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Moving Finger?

The Moving Finger is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is The Moving Finger worth reading?

Based on 15.1K reader ratings, The Moving Finger has an average score of 3.84 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Moving Finger?

The Moving Finger has 299 pages.

Who wrote The Moving Finger?

The Moving Finger was written by Agatha Christie. It was first published in 1942.

What is the ISBN for The Moving Finger?

The ISBN-13 for The Moving Finger is 9780007120840.0.

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