Reviews tagging 'Schizophrenia/Psychosis '

A Caribbean Mystery by Agatha Christie

4 reviews

tiggum's review against another edition

dark 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

4.0

In the past, I haven't been as taken with Miss Marple as with Poirot, but I quite enjoyed this one. The mystery was also very good - extremely twisty but wrapped up neatly by the end.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Self harm, Infidelity, Death, Drug use, Murder, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol, and Medical content

Minor: Blood, Stalking, and Terminal illness

meekumoh's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

Mixed bag, this book. Biggest strength is that Ms Marple is present through the story. Thank god she is, bc it's never really a fun time when Agatha Christie talks about POC lmao. Surprisingly tame and even-handed look at mental illnesses. 

I knew they weren't going to end up together, but it was fantastic to see someone who believes in Marple's sharp wit and allied with her. I hope he (no spoilers) shows up again. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism

Minor: Colonisation, Racial slurs, Racism, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

sop17hie's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Suicide, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Xenophobia, Blood, Murder, Infidelity, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis

itsricetomeetyou's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

I guessed the murderer about 1/2 through, but Miss Marple's relationship with Mr. Rafiel kept me going. Definitely not the strongest Marple entry.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Murder, Racial slurs, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis