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maridhz's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
eat_6's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
gmcuriousgeorge's review against another edition
4.0
4.25/5
Español:
Una historia bastante interesante, donde el misterio toma su tiempo en ser resuelto. Y no me refiero únicamente a los 12+ años que tardo en ser retomado. El libro va bastante lento, con las entrevistas a los “elefantes” que dicen recordar lo que ocurrió.
Fue interesante que el interés en el caso haya sido despertado en mistress Oliver por una mujer “desagradable y entrometida” que conoció en una comida a la que no muy quería ir.
Todo el proceso de indagación introdujo diálogos captivantes entre los personajes, que a la vez proporcionaban grandes cargas de información sobre el caso.
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Al final estaba el característico discurso de Poirot en donde explica lo que ocurrió y como llegó a esa conclusión, contando también aportes mayores de ‘Zélie,’ quien estuvo presente cuando ocurrió la tragedia. Los motivos de todo eran al final muy personales y la decisión final del general de asesinar a Dolly y luego suicidarse a sí mismo es cuestionable.
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English:
A very interesting story, where the mystery does take some time to be solved. And I’m talking about the pacing, not only the 12+ years it spent as practically a cold case.
One of the most interesting aspects is that Mrs. Oliver gets interested in the case after a not-so-nice woman approaches her at an event to ask her “if the mother killed the father or was it him who killed her?”
This gets Mrs. Oliver involved in an investigation, along with her friend Hercule Poirot, to find out “who done it?” She interviews people who remember what happened, and she starts calling them her “elephants,” alluding to their great memories.
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After a lot of interviews and thinking, Poirot explains. He gives his usual explanation at the end, but this time “Zélie” joins in to the explanation. She witnessed a lot of what happened first-hand, due to her being with the Ravencrofts at the time. The motives for the tragedy were very personal indeed, and what happened is very complex. General Ravencroft’s final decision is morally questionable, but everyone seems to agree it’s justified. But I honestly think it’s not, but modern treatments for mental illnesses are probably more effective and I believe that, in modern times, Dolly could have gotten better. Or ar least lived as normally as possible while in a mental hospital.
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Español:
Una historia bastante interesante, donde el misterio toma su tiempo en ser resuelto. Y no me refiero únicamente a los 12+ años que tardo en ser retomado. El libro va bastante lento, con las entrevistas a los “elefantes” que dicen recordar lo que ocurrió.
Fue interesante que el interés en el caso haya sido despertado en mistress Oliver por una mujer “desagradable y entrometida” que conoció en una comida a la que no muy quería ir.
Todo el proceso de indagación introdujo diálogos captivantes entre los personajes, que a la vez proporcionaban grandes cargas de información sobre el caso.
INICIAN SPOILERS
Al final estaba el característico discurso de Poirot en donde explica lo que ocurrió y como llegó a esa conclusión, contando también aportes mayores de ‘Zélie,’ quien estuvo presente cuando ocurrió la tragedia. Los motivos de todo eran al final muy personales y la decisión final del general de asesinar a Dolly y luego suicidarse a sí mismo es cuestionable.
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English:
A very interesting story, where the mystery does take some time to be solved. And I’m talking about the pacing, not only the 12+ years it spent as practically a cold case.
One of the most interesting aspects is that Mrs. Oliver gets interested in the case after a not-so-nice woman approaches her at an event to ask her “if the mother killed the father or was it him who killed her?”
This gets Mrs. Oliver involved in an investigation, along with her friend Hercule Poirot, to find out “who done it?” She interviews people who remember what happened, and she starts calling them her “elephants,” alluding to their great memories.
Start spoilers
After a lot of interviews and thinking, Poirot explains. He gives his usual explanation at the end, but this time “Zélie” joins in to the explanation. She witnessed a lot of what happened first-hand, due to her being with the Ravencrofts at the time. The motives for the tragedy were very personal indeed, and what happened is very complex. General Ravencroft’s final decision is morally questionable, but everyone seems to agree it’s justified. But I honestly think it’s not, but modern treatments for mental illnesses are probably more effective and I believe that, in modern times, Dolly could have gotten better. Or ar least lived as normally as possible while in a mental hospital.
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sonjah's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
abrodzeller's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.0
Book is primarily dialogue driven and, personally, a bit exhausting to read with little pay off
gilliske's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Onverwacht saai... Nochtans een verhaal met 2 van mijn favoriete personages uit de Christie-boeken: Mrs. Oliver en Hercule Poirot.
Het mysterie is voorspelbaar. Normaal gezien laat ik me in Christie's verhalen altijd gewillig op het verkeerde been zetten, maar deze keer werd daar ogenschijnlijk zelfs geen poging voor gedaan en had ik al ruim voor het einde door hoe de vork in de steel zat.
De manier waarop men achter de waarheid komt stelde ook een beetje teleur: gewoon praten met heel veel mensen om uiteindelijk de dader zelf spontaan te laten bekennen. Geen slimmigheidjes, geen trucjes. Het voelde een beetje te makkelijk aan.
Het mysterie is voorspelbaar. Normaal gezien laat ik me in Christie's verhalen altijd gewillig op het verkeerde been zetten, maar deze keer werd daar ogenschijnlijk zelfs geen poging voor gedaan en had ik al ruim voor het einde door hoe de vork in de steel zat.
De manier waarop men achter de waarheid komt stelde ook een beetje teleur: gewoon praten met heel veel mensen om uiteindelijk de dader zelf spontaan te laten bekennen. Geen slimmigheidjes, geen trucjes. Het voelde een beetje te makkelijk aan.
kalinapszona's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
sputniknorman's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
3.0