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tintin's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia and Racism
Moderate: Murder, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Sexism, War, Slavery, and Stalking
ruthee's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Originally DNFed this, but restarted it after enjoying ‘Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?’ (which also had a very slow start for me)…and I’m glad I did.
The hero could have very easily been very annoying, but I found her endearing and I cared what happened to her. I’m sad that I won’t hear more of her adventures.
The ‘twist’ could be seen a mile away, but still great how it all unfolded. The plot was wonderfully fanciful, and a brilliant entry-level spy caper.
(If you are looking for another classic Christie murder mystery, this is not it.)
(If you are looking for another classic Christie murder mystery, this is not it.)
The world-building was nicely detailed. But there is casual and ‘more subtle’ colonial racism sprinkled throughout, although less than I was expecting from a (British) novel of this era.
The audiobook, narrated by Emilia Fox, was very enjoyable.
The audiobook, narrated by Emilia Fox, was very enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Colonisation and Xenophobia
Minor: Toxic relationship and Trafficking
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