Evil Under the Sun

3.8 avg 221 votes

About this book

Set at the Jolly Roger, a posh vacation resort for the rich and famous on the southern coast of England, Evil Under the Sun is one of Agatha Christie’s most intriguing mysteries. When a gorgeous young bride is brutally strangled to death on the beach, only Hercule Poirot can sift through the secrets that shroud each of the guests and unravel the macabre mystery at this playground by the sea.

3.8 ★★★★☆ average of 4 sources · 221 votes
Open Library 3.7 26
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Goodreads 3.6 114
Apple Books 4.5 79
Hardcover 3.7 221

Reader Profile

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3.8/5 · 221 readers · 230 pages · ≈ 4 h 16 m · Challenging

How long does it take to read Evil Under the Sun?

About ≈ 4 h 16 m — 230 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mEvil Under the Sun~4 h 16 m

How many pages is Evil Under the Sun?

230 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Evil Under the Sun230

What genre is Evil Under the Sun?

It sits on the Mystery, Fiction shelves.

Has Evil Under the Sun been made into a movie or TV show?

Yes — screen adaptations include Evil Under the Sun (1982).

Is Evil Under the Sun in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Where does Evil Under the Sun take place?

It is set in England.

Who wrote Evil Under the Sun?

Agatha Christie.

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