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tintin's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia and Racism
Moderate: Murder, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Sexism, War, Slavery, and Stalking
phantomgecko's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
First off. Though this was written by Agatha Christie, it's not really a whodunit. It's a more like a spy novel, which is fine.
I do not know how historically accurate the depiction of Baghdad is, but given Christie's personal life experience, I assume it's true to her perspective. A fascinating look into the past.
I also appreciate Christie's dedication to including a little matchmaking in most of her books. Truly a delight.
I do not know how historically accurate the depiction of Baghdad is, but given Christie's personal life experience, I assume it's true to her perspective. A fascinating look into the past.
I also appreciate Christie's dedication to including a little matchmaking in most of her books. Truly a delight.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Murder, and Racism
bloomingpear's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Murder, Xenophobia, Alcohol, and Kidnapping
Minor: Alcoholism, Colonisation, and War
questingnotcoasting's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This isn't one of Christie's best. It was entertaining enough once I got to the second half but the main character was slightly ridiculous and I didn't really care about the plot. It's a thriller featuring a vague global conspiracy and I never quite understood what the stakes were. I have enjoyed a few of Christie's thrillers but I tend to prefer her puzzle mysteries.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Death and Murder
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