Reviews - The Mysterious Affair At Styles

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The Mysterious Affair At Styles

Agatha Christie

3.79 AVERAGE

jebjebjebby's review against another edition

3.0

mysterious medium-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: No

hshaw7's review against another edition

2.0

mysterious slow-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

bseblgrl3's review against another edition

2.0

mysterious medium-paced

andi_andi's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

johnwatne's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

ericbuscemi's review against another edition

4.0

The prototype cozy mystery. What irked me about my particular reading experience had nothing to do with the mystery, plot, writing, or even narration -- as all were top notch. My gripe is that this is the first book I tried reading by switching back and forth from digital book to audio book via Whispersync for Audio. It was a complete failure, as it simply wouldn't sync. Hopefully, Amazon/Audible figure out whatever technical difficulty this is quickly, as I'd really like to use this feature going forward.

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arrobodhi's review against another edition

4.0

The Mysterious Affair at Styles is the first in the Hercule Poirot series. The level of detail which Christie includes is astounding, and for the most part it enhances the story. I found it just a bit difficult to follow in terms of the various characters and locations in the house, but the maps drawn in the book help. Poirot's personality and character seem almost fully formed already, and he is as clever and endearing as ever. His sidekick Hastings is introduced, and the story is told through his voice, though he is depicted as somewhat dull-witted.

If you are a fan of Agatha Christie, you need not hesitate. If you have never read Christie, what are you waiting for? Very enjoyable and enough suspense to keep you engaged.

I am resolved to read all the Poirot books in order.