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redthistle's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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? No
4.0
This is the second of Agatha Christie's books I have read and I am two for two on figuring out the end! I guessed the one from the first section before they even arrived in Egypt. For me, however, guessing the ending never takes away from the magic of Christie's writing. I love finding her bread crumbs and see the ways I have gotten it right. This was a super fun whodunnit which I greatly enjoyed.
One thing that detracts from the novel and Christie's writing is the racist opinions of many of her characters. This is a book written in the 30s when such views were more outwardly prevalent and it always hurts my heart to see them in a novel. So a word of warning in that regard.
One thing that detracts from the novel and Christie's writing is the racist opinions of many of her characters. This is a book written in the 30s when such views were more outwardly prevalent and it always hurts my heart to see them in a novel. So a word of warning in that regard.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Murder, Racism, Suicide, and Violence
decklededgess's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
trigger warnings: murder, gunshot wound, suicide mention and suicide attempt, fatphobia, racism against Egyptian and Chinese people, racism in general, murder, alcoholism, sexism and misogyny
I spent such a long time sitting there finding clues mapping out suspects and I knew the golden rule of all mysteries and YETTTTT. Next time though next time I will prevail.
I spent such a long time sitting there finding clues mapping out suspects and I knew the golden rule of all mysteries and YETTTTT. Next time though next time I will prevail.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Murder, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Violence
the_literarylinguist's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Death, and Violence
Minor: Alcoholism, Sexism, and Suicide
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