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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
medium-paced
Not creepy or even terribly suspenseful, but cute and charming and terribly British. This book was kind of like Miss Marple herself...
4 stars
The first in the miss Marple series is a nice introduction to this new character who is quite different from Christie's other famous detective "Poirot". Though nothing groundbreaking in the category of detectives, it was as always with Mrs. Christie a fun read.
The most remarkable thing about Murder at the vicarage is that although it is Miss Marple's introductory story, she can hardly be referred to as the main character. That honour instead is bestowed upon the local Vicar Mr. Clement. We follow him as he tries to find out who murdered his acquaintance whom they found dead in the vicar's study.
At the start the story can be hard to follow, with the mention of many names of characters in no way distinct enough to be truly memorable yet. But as time goes along we learn who is who and which ones are worth while to really remember.
Other than Poirot this story feels less active in the murder solving. A set of curious amateur detective, more clever than the average human, slowly finding out the truth. Rather than a professional detective truly hunting for it.
Although very different from the Christie stories I'm used to, I truly enjoyed this story and will be sure to read more in the Miss Marple series in the future.
The first in the miss Marple series is a nice introduction to this new character who is quite different from Christie's other famous detective "Poirot". Though nothing groundbreaking in the category of detectives, it was as always with Mrs. Christie a fun read.
The most remarkable thing about Murder at the vicarage is that although it is Miss Marple's introductory story, she can hardly be referred to as the main character. That honour instead is bestowed upon the local Vicar Mr. Clement. We follow him as he tries to find out who murdered his acquaintance whom they found dead in the vicar's study.
At the start the story can be hard to follow, with the mention of many names of characters in no way distinct enough to be truly memorable yet. But as time goes along we learn who is who and which ones are worth while to really remember.
Other than Poirot this story feels less active in the murder solving. A set of curious amateur detective, more clever than the average human, slowly finding out the truth. Rather than a professional detective truly hunting for it.
Although very different from the Christie stories I'm used to, I truly enjoyed this story and will be sure to read more in the Miss Marple series in the future.
I really liked this story, but I wish there were more Miss Marple in it. The characters are nicely realized (if very stuck in their time) and the mystery has a great twist. It's one of the classics of the genre and I definitely recommend it.
The first Miss Marple story and agatha Christie's first attempt at a mystery... not my favourite but enjoyed it!
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was my first Miss Marple story and I must say, there is nothing extraordinary about Miss Marple at all. I did miss the endearingly annoying Poirot.
For being published in 1930, I found the text to be quite scandelous. I must be, however, quite naive to the times.
The story was not particularly exciting, but I did marvel at the masterful way Christie captures personalities so genuinely. I definitely felt like I could have been reading about real people. And what strikes me even more profoundly, is that people are quite similar across time. Human nature does not change. So, bravo to Ms. Christie for her stellar gift of observation. I appreciate her writing, even when the story is a little more on the common side.
For being published in 1930, I found the text to be quite scandelous. I must be, however, quite naive to the times.
The story was not particularly exciting, but I did marvel at the masterful way Christie captures personalities so genuinely. I definitely felt like I could have been reading about real people. And what strikes me even more profoundly, is that people are quite similar across time. Human nature does not change. So, bravo to Ms. Christie for her stellar gift of observation. I appreciate her writing, even when the story is a little more on the common side.
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated