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libliz's review against another edition
4.0
It was fun reading this for the second time, having known the final twist. A cozy mystery re-read for a cozy December.
emilyalice's review against another edition
5.0
i was going to say 4.5 but it’s such a clever little book i had to give it 5, what a novel!! christie is world renowned for a reason, this book was a stroke of genius. i felt absurdly clever to have figured it out (i must confess, helped along the way by some reviews i had read, no spoilers here folks) but this book really takes you on a journey! i do adore poirot, you funny little Belgian man you
i think to truly get everything out of this, read this book without reading anything else about it, part of me wishes i had. go in completely and utterly blind, and you’ll have the best time.
i think to truly get everything out of this, read this book without reading anything else about it, part of me wishes i had. go in completely and utterly blind, and you’ll have the best time.
yorit1's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
casperino125's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
typedtruths's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-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
4.25
amyapple's review against another edition
4.0
Fun quick read - whodunnit style!
Must say it’s not my usual thing and when I started the book I thought, man I’m not going to like this. Where is my character development?
You’re thrust straight into the plot and everyone is suspicious like a Cluedo game. But as it’s not my first Agatha Christie rodeo, I’ve learnt that this is her style and the plot is front and centre without all the fluff.
I finished the book feeling, wow that was something pretty fun. I did not predict the killer- well didn’t have time to right!?!
Must say it’s not my usual thing and when I started the book I thought, man I’m not going to like this. Where is my character development?
You’re thrust straight into the plot and everyone is suspicious like a Cluedo game. But as it’s not my first Agatha Christie rodeo, I’ve learnt that this is her style and the plot is front and centre without all the fluff.
I finished the book feeling, wow that was something pretty fun. I did not predict the killer- well didn’t have time to right!?!
janey's review against another edition
4.0
When I was a kid, I read many Agatha Christie mysteries and enjoyed them very much. Reading Roger Ackroyd showed me what I missed in my callow youth - - the charm of Christie's writing. I did find that the dubious talent of figuring out the culprit relatively early in her books is apparently like riding a bicycle, as it persists even after years of disuse.
riveraria's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Oh my goodness! This was such a fantastic story with a great plot twist!!!
aido_potato's review against another edition
5.0
This book was honestly phenomenal. I thoroughly enjoyed it all the way through, but was probobly at about a 4 star rating (fun and good, but not special) until the end when a series of reveals and one central moment cast the whole novel into sinister relief. This book has everything you want from an early murder mystery. It’s campy, fun, full of interesting characters, and ultimately offers a darker look at human character. I highly recommend.