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congressbaby143's review against another edition
4.0
“In war, you do not exercise the right of private judgment. That is what is so dangerous. Once a man is imbued with the idea that he knows who ought to be allowed to live and who ought not - then he is halfway becoming the most dangerous killer there is - the arrogant criminal who kills not for profit but for an idea.” He cooked.
historicalfemme's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
thenovelbook's review against another edition
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
Upping this to 5 stars on my second read because I’ve decided it’s one of my favorite Agatha Christies. The verbal play, the atmospheric initial setup, Poirot being peak Poirot (without Hastings around to kill the buzz) — all just so good!
Also, I remember the river scene so vividly from my first read that I completely forgot that there was any other reveal to come. So I was surprised. Again. Great job AC!
Also, I remember the river scene so vividly from my first read that I completely forgot that there was any other reveal to come. So I was surprised. Again. Great job AC!
malice1865's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
hwells02's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The twists at the end saved this book for me, otherwise I found it a struggle to get through (definitely other Hercule Poirot mysteries I would recommend before this one).
i_book_therefore_i_am's review against another edition
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
5.0
the_smurf's review against another edition
dark
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
danny_jutsu's review against another edition
3.0
It's incredible how nonchalantly.. flippantly.. AGGRESSIVELY sexist Ms Christie's writing is. She seems to never miss an opportunity. Hard to enjoy the reading when you're getting banged over the head so often. Good mystery as ever, otherwise.