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The Murder on the Links: A Hercule Poirot Mystery by Agatha Christie

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bunnycherry's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

samantha1020's review against another edition

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3.5

Murder on the Links is the second book in the Poirot series. I've read some of the books in this series but not all of them so now I'm going back and reading the series in order for the first time. This was actually a reread for me although I can honestly say I didn't remember any of it. The mystery was just twisty enough that I had no idea on the whodunnit of it all the entire time (and I basically suspected everyone at some point). And following the meticulous way that Poirot solves a mystery is always a good time. With that being said, I found Hastings to be a bit annoying in this book for lack of a better description. His instant love and attraction to every female he came across (an exaggeration but only slightly and you get the picture) was too much for me. I definitely didn't remember him being like this but maybe the focus on his love life changes in future books. Overall, I enjoyed this book but it definitely wasn't my favorite of hers. 3.5 stars is where I'm landing but rounding down.

Mystery readers who haven't yet given Agatha Christie a try should definitely pick up one of her books up. This wasn't her best book in my opinion but even then she always manages to write a solid mystery.

zuomiriam's review against another edition

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3.0

An interesting, quick read. I'm a fan of the character Poirot, but I had a bit of difficulty in believing the plot, especially towards the end.

ashleyjean6's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

#2 in the Poirot series; it includes the trusty sidekick Hastings. This one is quite full of both characters, plot twists and back story. Just when it's been figured out, there's more to it. A rather unconventional one, both in the ending and that the vast cast of characters are all supporting players to the detectives themselves. I enjoyed it.

misnyder's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

sarareadsxxx13's review against another edition

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mysterious tense 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

3.75

I've really missed reading Agatha Christie! I definitely have to read more of her books! This one isn't as famous but i still liked it a lot. It was an easy read that still pulled me completely into the story and i couldn't stop reading.