Cat Among the Pigeons
Cat Among the Pigeons
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
England • 1950s
2005
Adult
13+ years
710L
Super Short Summary
In Cat Among the Pigeons, individuals at the Meadowbank School for Girls encounter a series of mysterious events, including murder and espionage. Detective Hercule Poirot becomes involved to unravel the complex web of intrigue and deception, ultimately revealing the truth behind the seemingly unconnected incidents.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie skillfully intertwines espionage and murder within a boarding school setting. Praised for its clever plot and rich character development, the novel showcases Hercule Poirot’s brilliance. Some readers find the pacing uneven and the resolution slightly contrived, but it remains a captivating read for mystery enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Cat Among the Pigeons?
A reader who enjoys Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie likely appreciates intricate mysteries, whodunits, and clever detective work. Fans of Christie's other works, like Murder on the Orient Express, or Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes series, will savor the suspense and intrigue in an engaging, classic British setting.
50,174 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Cat Among the Pigeons features the return of the beloved detective Hercule Poirot, but he only enters the story in the latter half of the book, after initially being absent from the unfolding events.
The novel is set primarily in the fictional Meadowbank School for Girls, showcasing Agatha Christie's interest in crafting a British boarding school atmosphere with a suspenseful twist.
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Cat Among the Pigeons was first published in the United Kingdom by Collins Crime Club in 1959 and shortly thereafter in the United States by Dodd, Mead and Company in 1960.
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352
Novel • Fiction
England • 1950s
2005
Adult
13+ years
710L
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