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kevi_wan's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
serenereader9's review
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I have a really prominent memory of watching the suchet adaptation and it’s really summery and fun. Very entertaining and it’s a great plot twist.
lunacatreads's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bookish_brooklyn's review
5.0
Short but very intense and gripping right up to and including the end. Left me feeling rather sad this one :(
readingelli's review
mysterious
fast-paced
3.5
Moderate: Murder
tahlia__nerds_out's review against another edition
4.0
This little short story boasts of probably one of my favorite Poirot exchanges.
“But really, M. Poirot, what would one *be* if one wasn’t alive?”
“Dead,” said Poirot.
And then, later, in quintessential Poirot fashion:
“I do not approve of murder,”
said Hercule Poirot.
It is an enjoyable short story, but I couldn’t help but wish it was a bit longer. It almost felt rushed to me. I would have liked to see the story and the suspense built up more.
It only loses one star for it’s rushed feel, though. At the end of the day, it is still an cozy Agatha Christie mystery with her leading man M. Poirot. And bonus points for Hastings not being there to somehow complicate things!
I would definitely recommend for a quick, enjoyable read.
“But really, M. Poirot, what would one *be* if one wasn’t alive?”
“Dead,” said Poirot.
And then, later, in quintessential Poirot fashion:
“I do not approve of murder,”
said Hercule Poirot.
It is an enjoyable short story, but I couldn’t help but wish it was a bit longer. It almost felt rushed to me. I would have liked to see the story and the suspense built up more.
It only loses one star for it’s rushed feel, though. At the end of the day, it is still an cozy Agatha Christie mystery with her leading man M. Poirot. And bonus points for Hastings not being there to somehow complicate things!
I would definitely recommend for a quick, enjoyable read.
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