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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Saw Kira Gandolfo in Ken Ludwig’s adaption of this. Cheating but idc anymore.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
This was a quick, interesting mystery. I enjoyed it. I like how Agatha Christie novels are short and to the point, but this one didn't catch me by surprise as some of her others have.
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is my first Agatha Christie book. I should have expected it due to the age of the writing, but the casual racism kept surprising me.
I also think my experience suffered a bit from the "Seinfeld is Unfunny" phenomenon where I've read so many mysteries that are inspired by and derivative of Agatha Christie that reading the original ends up feeling a bit unoriginal.
I felt that the writing was a bit too repetitive and held the reader's hand too much in the first half and then jumped too quickly in the second half to keep the reader from figuring the mysteries out themselves. I can see though how it would be more satisfying as a re-read (or re-watch as a film) once you know the reveals and can see how the clues were there all along.
The writing felt like it would easily translate to a film script, it's mostly dialogue and essentially stage directions of how characters are moving about and reacting to things.
The perspective is third person and not limited to Poirot himself, which I thought was interesting.
I also think my experience suffered a bit from the "Seinfeld is Unfunny" phenomenon where I've read so many mysteries that are inspired by and derivative of Agatha Christie that reading the original ends up feeling a bit unoriginal.
I felt that the writing was a bit too repetitive and held the reader's hand too much in the first half and then jumped too quickly in the second half to keep the reader from figuring the mysteries out themselves. I can see though how it would be more satisfying as a re-read (or re-watch as a film) once you know the reveals and can see how the clues were there all along.
The writing felt like it would easily translate to a film script, it's mostly dialogue and essentially stage directions of how characters are moving about and reacting to things.
The perspective is third person and not limited to Poirot himself, which I thought was interesting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Maybe my favorite by Christie
I love Agatha Christie, especially her Hercule Poirot novels, and this is one of my favorites! I read it in anticipation of the release of the film, just out in theaters. This one features a love triangle involving a fanatical ex, and, as always, many colorful characters to draw the reader’s suspicion. It’s so good, I never saw the ending coming.
I love Agatha Christie, especially her Hercule Poirot novels, and this is one of my favorites! I read it in anticipation of the release of the film, just out in theaters. This one features a love triangle involving a fanatical ex, and, as always, many colorful characters to draw the reader’s suspicion. It’s so good, I never saw the ending coming.
I picked this book because it is set in Egypt and I was going to be there when I was reading it. For me one of the best things about this book was recognising all the places I had been to the previous week.
Despite having seen a tv adaptation of this I couldn't remember anything about it other than it's location so that made it quite an enjoyable read for me, as I had no idea who the victim or in this case victims were going to be. I think by Poirot's usual standards it is a bit of a bloodbath.
Despite having seen a tv adaptation of this I couldn't remember anything about it other than it's location so that made it quite an enjoyable read for me, as I had no idea who the victim or in this case victims were going to be. I think by Poirot's usual standards it is a bit of a bloodbath.