Reviews

W samotności by Agatha Christie, Mary Westmacott

noraem's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

ugreta's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

megjobethamy's review against another edition

5.0

This is an uncomfortable and heartbreaking story. People like to assume they are self aware, but of course most people aren't. What happens when one woman is alone with her thoughts for the first time in her life and she begins to see her life and family for what they really are, and how she is the cause of much of their unhappiness. She's not a bad woman but her expectations, authoritative style, and lack of any empathy whatsoever certainly make her a difficult character. But, as she comes to these realizations I felt pity for her.

This story is all character driven and self reflection, and packs a lot of emotion within few pages. I recommend reading this outside on a sunny day, to balance the general unhappiness of the text

sarwall's review against another edition

4.0

really liked it, I loved the ending. it was fun to see how Agatha christie's distinct voice translated from mystery to this psychological study.

legalois's review against another edition

4.0

Check out my review on my blog http://youmeandacupofteablog.blogspot.com/2014/05/mary-westcott-agatha-christie-novels.html

kyspsy's review against another edition

1.0

Don’t read this

ana_bolton's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

barbarajean's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

carrie562's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

5.0

bibliosaurous's review against another edition

4.0

Wow. I finished it just now, and the ending was a sucker punch. It was brilliant to have the epilogue from Rodney, the husband's, perspective, it saves the dissatisfaction of how she mentally resets everything she realises once she's back home.
The panic and realisation were beautifully written. 
Amazing read!