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hidingzeus's review against another edition
3.75
I really loved how much Miss Marple there was in this one!
yevheniia's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
cmcrockford's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
My first Christie and there's even more class subtext than I expected (probably what Rian Johnston is copying in the Benoit Blanc films even more than any parlor scene). The racism is shocking and unfortunately makes sense for the writer and the characters she's writing - they're largely British in the 20th century and by default bigoted. Caveat emptor though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Death, Racism, Racial slurs, Murder, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Infidelity, Grief, and Classism
kba76's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
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? Yes
3.0
A deceptively simple story whose success owes much to the allusions and misdirections referenced in the title.
A mutual acquaintance asks Miss Marple to head to the residence of a close friend, as she fears something untoward is taking place. The friend, Carrie, is oblivious, but welcomes Jane to her home…which also happens to house a number of delinquent youths as part of a grand philanthropic scheme.
Miss Marple immediately senses something is off, but there are a number of potential suspects. When one of the family is shot it seems fairly clear who is to blame. But not to Jane, who - naturally - works out what’s going on.
As always with Christie, I find myself transported in time. This means some references/sentiments do seem antiquated and out of place, but the plotting is always to be admired.
A mutual acquaintance asks Miss Marple to head to the residence of a close friend, as she fears something untoward is taking place. The friend, Carrie, is oblivious, but welcomes Jane to her home…which also happens to house a number of delinquent youths as part of a grand philanthropic scheme.
Miss Marple immediately senses something is off, but there are a number of potential suspects. When one of the family is shot it seems fairly clear who is to blame. But not to Jane, who - naturally - works out what’s going on.
As always with Christie, I find myself transported in time. This means some references/sentiments do seem antiquated and out of place, but the plotting is always to be admired.
doeselizaread's review
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
imperfectcj's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I enjoyed this novel, and not just because of Emilia Fox's interpretation of a southern (US) accent. The characters are complex and realistically cagey, and Miss Marple rocks, as usual. The observations about the differences between US and English culture are interesting. I can't judge how accurate the English side is, but Christie basically suggests that United Statesians don't mind shameless self-promotion, and I can't say she's wrong.
issie_emma's review against another edition
4.0
First time trying out a Miss Marple book and I was not disappointed!
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