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dogearedbooks's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Death, Slavery, and Murder
natebrantly's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The cover of this edition bills this as '[Agatha Christie's] most unusual murder mystery', and I found it to be an interesting departure from her other novels. It is certainly ambitious. There is no Hercule Poirot, Ms. Marple, or even Tommy and Tuppence. Instead, Christie explores the setting of ancient Egypt with an entirely new cast of characters. She seems to have enjoyed digging into the setting and culture of ancient Egypt, including customs and religious beliefs and traditions. As usual, Agatha Christie does a great job of keeping most characters in the running as potential murders until the very end. Another distinction in this novel is that the murderer takes the lives of more than five characters (rather than one). While I enjoyed this novel, I did not feel the sense of satisfaction with the reveal that I was hoping for. I would still recommend for those interested in the genre and the works of Agatha Christie.
Moderate: Death
sop17hie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The main character was a bit hollow and just floated through things. I liked the mystery and was on the edge of my seat
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, and Vomit
midnightrain_'s review against another edition
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.5
Graphic: Death and Injury/Injury detail
poirot'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? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Slavery, Toxic relationship, and Murder
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death of parent and Alcohol
lis4so's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.5
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
lizzieb29's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Death and Murder
Minor: Bullying, Slavery, and Suicide