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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
So, picture this: a secluded seaside retreat in England, a group of people on vacation, and of course, one of them ends up murdered. Classic setup, right? Enter Hercule Poirot, who’s there for a much-needed getaway. Poor guy never really got to enjoy his vacation though. He spent most of his time lurking in the background, staying quiet when you’d think he’d have more to say. Talk about a snooze-fest for Hercule Poirot fans.
Now, I picked up this book for some classic mystery and a little escape—and sure enough, it delivered. But here’s the thing: while the story was perfectly enjoyable, it just didn’t grip me the way some of Agatha Christie’s other works do. The characters weren’t exactly ones I found myself getting emotionally invested in, and that made some parts of the book feel a bit like watching paint dry.
As for the solution to the crime? Well, let’s just say it took some serious convincing. It was one of those reveals where you go, “Wait, really? That’s how it went down?” I had to give it a bit of a mental stretch to make it work. So, while I enjoyed it for a bit of escapism, it wasn’t exactly a "must-read" for me.
In short, good for a light read, but not quite the edge-of-your-seat thriller I was hoping for. Would I recommend it? Sure, if you’re a fan of Hercule Poirot and can handle the slower pace. Otherwise, maybe pick up one of Agatha Christie’s other works.
Now, I picked up this book for some classic mystery and a little escape—and sure enough, it delivered. But here’s the thing: while the story was perfectly enjoyable, it just didn’t grip me the way some of Agatha Christie’s other works do. The characters weren’t exactly ones I found myself getting emotionally invested in, and that made some parts of the book feel a bit like watching paint dry.
As for the solution to the crime? Well, let’s just say it took some serious convincing. It was one of those reveals where you go, “Wait, really? That’s how it went down?” I had to give it a bit of a mental stretch to make it work. So, while I enjoyed it for a bit of escapism, it wasn’t exactly a "must-read" for me.
In short, good for a light read, but not quite the edge-of-your-seat thriller I was hoping for. Would I recommend it? Sure, if you’re a fan of Hercule Poirot and can handle the slower pace. Otherwise, maybe pick up one of Agatha Christie’s other works.
challenging
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
mysterious
fast-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:
Complicated
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
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:
No
mysterious
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Liked the book until I got to that ending lmaoo but another fun sleuthing time
mysterious
fast-paced