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carolinerd'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Miss Marple investigates the murder of a local woman at a charity fête hosted by a celebrated film star who has moved into the area. Why would anyone kill the slightly annoying but essentially kind Mrs Heather Badcock? Was the poison intended for someone else?
It's all very intriguing and Miss Marple, despite her advancing years and increasing reliance on carers to help with her physical needs, is as mentally sharp as ever. I was fascinated by the character of Marina Gregg, the volatile and in some ways rather tragic middle aged actress and I was curious to find out more about her, so it was very easy to keep turning the pages.
Despite there being a few too many coincidences, it's an inspired plot and the ending really packed quite a punch. I was literally in the final few pages when I 'solved' the mystery. An enjoyable read.
It's all very intriguing and Miss Marple, despite her advancing years and increasing reliance on carers to help with her physical needs, is as mentally sharp as ever. I was fascinated by the character of Marina Gregg, the volatile and in some ways rather tragic middle aged actress and I was curious to find out more about her, so it was very easy to keep turning the pages.
Despite there being a few too many coincidences, it's an inspired plot and the ending really packed quite a punch. I was literally in the final few pages when I 'solved' the mystery. An enjoyable read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism and Racism
readingelli's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Ableism
Moderate: Racism and Pregnancy
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