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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
mysterious
medium-paced
Mysteries aren't my favorite genre, and this was my first Agatha Christie novel. It was... ok? I guess?
Read for a book club. I probably won't seek out more from the author.
Read for a book club. I probably won't seek out more from the author.
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I really like how the Constables and police officers investigating the crime just seem so resigned to the fact that Miss Marple knows everything. It's good to know that her abilities are recognized in such a way.
The body of a dead girl is found in the library of an older couple. There are only two people with motives, and the case gets more and more complicated until Miss Marple is called for help by the police to solve the crime.
I can never guess the killer's identity in a Christie novel! Ever! Just when I think I've got it, I realize she's dropped too many red herrings, making me think I've figured it out, but it's just a ruse, so I guess another character but get stumped, trying to figure out their motive, and then I doubt myself again, and we're back to square one. I shake my fist at Agatha Christie and scream, 'Curse you!,' but I mean it in the best possible way.
Ashamed to say this is the first Christie I have read, having always defaulted to the rather good ITV adaptations.
Thoroughly enjoyed it and now desperate to go to Devon and see the newly refurbed museum!
Thoroughly enjoyed it and now desperate to go to Devon and see the newly refurbed museum!
funny
mysterious
relaxing
medium-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
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Considering that the book is now 83 years old, there was some relatively old fashioned language and sensibilities that may not be as modern as I’m used to - which is as I expected. However, I was blown away by the actual mystery itself - I was completely shocked by the reveal of the killer and very pleasantly surprised!
There’s a reason that Agatha Christie is as renowned an author as she is!
There’s a reason that Agatha Christie is as renowned an author as she is!
funny
mysterious
Yet again Agatha Christie took me by surprise, by the end I was so sure I’d figured out who the murderer was, and I was wrong - but I’m glad I was wrong haha!! I enjoyed this more than the murder at the vicarage, I was definitely more invested in this one
dark
mysterious
fast-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