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ranooshe's review against another edition
4.0
Still listening to Poirot's adventures in BBC adaptations.
krissy_mac's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
vielleee's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
carebearcaro's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.75
Rip Agatha Christie you would‘ve loved Criminal Minds (maybe not)
xiscaneus's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
alfan's review against another edition
5.0
Another gripping read
I won’t say I haven’t read a novel like this. But this was a very gripping read indeed. And the fact that this was written in 1936! Probably the first of its kind then. One thing that amuses me is how strong the characters are, especially some of the women. Anyway, not to drift off too much from the topic of review, it was by definition a page turner. That much is expected anyway from most of her novels, but the premise was a bit different (good different) compared to other Hercule Poirot novels. Definitely check it out if you haven’t
I won’t say I haven’t read a novel like this. But this was a very gripping read indeed. And the fact that this was written in 1936! Probably the first of its kind then. One thing that amuses me is how strong the characters are, especially some of the women. Anyway, not to drift off too much from the topic of review, it was by definition a page turner. That much is expected anyway from most of her novels, but the premise was a bit different (good different) compared to other Hercule Poirot novels. Definitely check it out if you haven’t
nerdywerewolf's review
challenging
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This might be one of my favorite Poirot stories, so far (Roger Ackroyd still wins).
Lots of twisty turns and some commentary on what you can assume about people who are different to everyone else.
Poirot usually doesn’t deal with serial killers, so it was fascinating to watch his style in dealing with one making him zip around all over Europe.
Lots of twisty turns and some commentary on what you can assume about people who are different to everyone else.
Poirot usually doesn’t deal with serial killers, so it was fascinating to watch his style in dealing with one making him zip around all over Europe.
acommet's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0