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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
I've no idea why it's taken me so long to read any of the Miss Marple books.
I have no excuse and shall do my best to continue to rectify this immediately.
The maid at Gossington Hall has discovered the body of a young lady in the library. She is in evening dress and heavily made up - but who is she and why is she in the library of the Bantry's?
The police are notified, of course, but they appear to be just as confused as Colonel and Dolly Bantry
It's a good job that her best friend is Miss Jane Marple. She soon arrives and takes charge.
There is a fantastic array of characters, all of whom have their own motives and when another young woman is discovered murdered, Miss Marple has everything that she needs but needs to clarify a few things - when of course, there is a third murder.
For a shorter book, there is so much going on in this book and it's bloody fantastic.
I have no excuse and shall do my best to continue to rectify this immediately.
The maid at Gossington Hall has discovered the body of a young lady in the library. She is in evening dress and heavily made up - but who is she and why is she in the library of the Bantry's?
The police are notified, of course, but they appear to be just as confused as Colonel and Dolly Bantry
It's a good job that her best friend is Miss Jane Marple. She soon arrives and takes charge.
There is a fantastic array of characters, all of whom have their own motives and when another young woman is discovered murdered, Miss Marple has everything that she needs but needs to clarify a few things - when of course, there is a third murder.
For a shorter book, there is so much going on in this book and it's bloody fantastic.
A classic mystery full of twists and Ms Marple at her best!
Your standard Agatha Christie, really. Makes me wish I was a wealthy British person in the 40s.
Seperti judulnya, novel ini bercerita tentang penemuan mayat seorang wanita muda di perpustakaan milik pasangan suami istri Bantry. Keluarga Bantry yang kaget dengan mayat tersebut segera memanggil pihak kepolisian dan juga Miss Marple.
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Ceritanya disajikan dengan cukup padat. Penyajian kasusnya juga rapi dan detail sehingga pembaca dapat menemukan benang merahnya.
Sebagian besar penyelidikan dilakukan oleh pihak kepolisian—Kolonel Melchett dan Inspektur Harper. Sedangkan Miss Marple sang tokoh utama hanya muncul diawal dan diakhir cerita saja.
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Tokoh yang ditampilkan cukup banyak, karena berhubungan dengan penyeledikan. Tapi aku merasa ada beberapa tokoh yang sebenarnya nggak penting-penting banget tapi tetap disorot. Dan juga ada beberapa dialog antartokoh yang menurutku kosong, karena buntu meskipun ada petunjuk. Pada akhirnya, Miss Marple lah yang menyelesaikan petunjuk itu.
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Ceritanya disajikan dengan cukup padat. Penyajian kasusnya juga rapi dan detail sehingga pembaca dapat menemukan benang merahnya.
Sebagian besar penyelidikan dilakukan oleh pihak kepolisian—Kolonel Melchett dan Inspektur Harper. Sedangkan Miss Marple sang tokoh utama hanya muncul diawal dan diakhir cerita saja.
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Tokoh yang ditampilkan cukup banyak, karena berhubungan dengan penyeledikan. Tapi aku merasa ada beberapa tokoh yang sebenarnya nggak penting-penting banget tapi tetap disorot. Dan juga ada beberapa dialog antartokoh yang menurutku kosong, karena buntu meskipun ada petunjuk. Pada akhirnya, Miss Marple lah yang menyelesaikan petunjuk itu.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Agatha Christie teaches us that we should take nothing in her stories for granted, what we perceive as facts can very often leave us open to deception and she was an absolute master at this.
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Agatha Christie knows a thing or two about creating an interesting mystery with a cast of characters a mile long. In the murder of a young, pretty girl the suspects are many and all are suspect in some respect, but only Miss Marple will solve the crime.
Unfortunately, compared to my previous experiences with Miss Marple, this book was a disappointment. The murdered girl was unspectacular, the characters were all somewhat unspectacular, and the way everything came together would have me interested one minute and disinterested the next. I think the main issue for me was not the mystery itself, but the way that the character of Miss Marple is fantastically misused. The mystery was well constructed and had all the inappropriate twists and turns, however I wanted something a little more.
What I love about Miss Marple is the way that she investigates. For those unfamiliar, Miss Marple is an elderly woman who has enough experience to have had experienced it all. She knows human nature, she can spot a liar, and she knows how to follow clues in a humble way that makes her a marvel. No one sees her coming. What harm can an old woman do? Why not speak honestly, loosely, comfortably to a kind listener?
In The Body in the Library the mystery does not follow Miss Marple's investigation, but the many various police officials on the case. I believe there were about three or four of them in total. I didn't care about them in the same way I care about Miss Marple. I don't know anything about them, although they do appear in other Miss Marple books and are familiar with her knowing ways. I wanted more of her. The way the police handle things is all very by the book, the real interesting insights come from the very few interactions Miss Marple has. When she's centre stage, things are intriguing. You want to know what she knows.
The way the mystery ended was fun, I really wanted to know who did it. I just wish that the investigation was more captivating. The Body in the Library is a great little mystery that is easy to consume and just perfect for a cold winter night. For those in the mood for some unique British-speak murder, Agatha Christie is always perfection.
This review and many others can also be read on my blog Reading Robyn.
Unfortunately, compared to my previous experiences with Miss Marple, this book was a disappointment. The murdered girl was unspectacular, the characters were all somewhat unspectacular, and the way everything came together would have me interested one minute and disinterested the next. I think the main issue for me was not the mystery itself, but the way that the character of Miss Marple is fantastically misused. The mystery was well constructed and had all the inappropriate twists and turns, however I wanted something a little more.
What I love about Miss Marple is the way that she investigates. For those unfamiliar, Miss Marple is an elderly woman who has enough experience to have had experienced it all. She knows human nature, she can spot a liar, and she knows how to follow clues in a humble way that makes her a marvel. No one sees her coming. What harm can an old woman do? Why not speak honestly, loosely, comfortably to a kind listener?
In The Body in the Library the mystery does not follow Miss Marple's investigation, but the many various police officials on the case. I believe there were about three or four of them in total. I didn't care about them in the same way I care about Miss Marple. I don't know anything about them, although they do appear in other Miss Marple books and are familiar with her knowing ways. I wanted more of her. The way the police handle things is all very by the book, the real interesting insights come from the very few interactions Miss Marple has. When she's centre stage, things are intriguing. You want to know what she knows.
The way the mystery ended was fun, I really wanted to know who did it. I just wish that the investigation was more captivating. The Body in the Library is a great little mystery that is easy to consume and just perfect for a cold winter night. For those in the mood for some unique British-speak murder, Agatha Christie is always perfection.
This review and many others can also be read on my blog Reading Robyn.
mysterious
tense
medium-paced