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artbreakerbookclub's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
blairewithane's review against another edition
4.0
Another solid Poirot mystery. It’s been fun to read the less well-known entries in this series. In this one an elderly aunt sends a letter to Poirot but it is not received until after her death. Many family members are suspected and her dog, Bob, has a starring role.
martinique_alois's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.0
nolan_pastore's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
Fun buildup, eh solution. Still one of the more enjoyable books in the series
Fun buildup, eh solution. Still one of the more enjoyable books in the series
kouw's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This was a delightful snack, but I can understand people who say they don't like this one. I like Captain Hastings in this one, he makes things easier to read - except for Miss Peabody all the other characters are pretty dreadful people. Still. I enjoyed myself.
fimac's review against another edition
4.0
This was my 1st Agatha Christie and won't be my last.
Hercule Poirot has received a letter from a lady who wishes his assistance, when he arrives at her house he discovers that she died a few weeks previously. He decides that he must investigate what happened. He talks to her remainign family members, her staff, her lady's help and those in the village who knew her.
I liked that Poirot's sidekick Hastings was telling the story, it was as if you were sitting across from him in a living room. I enjoyed Poirot as a character, the way he investigated and got the other characters to confide in him was good.
I will defitnitely be reading more of Hercule Poirot.
Hercule Poirot has received a letter from a lady who wishes his assistance, when he arrives at her house he discovers that she died a few weeks previously. He decides that he must investigate what happened. He talks to her remainign family members, her staff, her lady's help and those in the village who knew her.
I liked that Poirot's sidekick Hastings was telling the story, it was as if you were sitting across from him in a living room. I enjoyed Poirot as a character, the way he investigated and got the other characters to confide in him was good.
I will defitnitely be reading more of Hercule Poirot.
glaseramy's review against another edition
3.0
Gotta love a book where the dog is the witness to the murder!
shakespeareanangel's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
gretchface85's review against another edition
My husband and I listened to this together and it was a good one! I thought for sure I had solved it early on but Agatha got me this time abc I was wrong. It was short and an easy listen and worth a go if you’re into Poirot 😘