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And Then There Were 28: Crooked House by Agatha Christie

All About Agatha Christie

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The Misdirect of a 12 Year Old Psychopath

I think that by far the least interesting character is Charles, but I also think that is a decision that Christie made and probably a good one. If you have like your two essentially main character is both the pretty milletost it's part of the misdirect. We think we're in puzzle mystery land with our two lovers who are going to end up together at the end. And they do. But that's not what the story is about. The story is about a 12 year old psychopath. Well, it's about a family, but yeah. Sure. But that is the focus that ends up being the focus of the story. It wouldn't be as good if there were three red

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