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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
As I am coming towards the end of reading all of Christie’s mysteries chronologically, I am finding that most of her later ones are less ingenious than in her younger days. Maybe it is that I know her style so well by now and I can guess at what twist will come next.
That said, I didn’t actually guess this one since there wasn’t much to guess. It was less of a mystery and more of a...thriller? I’m not sure. All I know is there wasn’t a murder until the end and by then you already have a lot buzzing in your mind about a large and sinister criminal organization.
Christie loves criminal organizations and they always tend to be large and uncomprehendingly dangerous. Honestly I would prefer if it were a smaller criminal organization that was very specialized and baffling because it starts to come off as contrived.
All in all, I liked the setting of the hotel and Miss Marple is always charming, even if she only has a minor part in this one. A decent read, but nowhere near her best.
That said, I didn’t actually guess this one since there wasn’t much to guess. It was less of a mystery and more of a...thriller? I’m not sure. All I know is there wasn’t a murder until the end and by then you already have a lot buzzing in your mind about a large and sinister criminal organization.
Christie loves criminal organizations and they always tend to be large and uncomprehendingly dangerous. Honestly I would prefer if it were a smaller criminal organization that was very specialized and baffling because it starts to come off as contrived.
All in all, I liked the setting of the hotel and Miss Marple is always charming, even if she only has a minor part in this one. A decent read, but nowhere near her best.
Maybe more of a 3.5 stars. Was a bit overcomplicated, more focus on the police than Miss Marple (although of COURSE she would just happen to be around for this), really long list of characters that get introduced and then never mentioned again. Not the strongest Miss Marple.
3.5☆
Really enjoyable and easy to get into. A nice short read to get you out of a reading slump.
Really enjoyable and easy to get into. A nice short read to get you out of a reading slump.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death
I don't often enjoy the Marple books and I was a bit on the fence with this one to be honest. I loved the weaving of stories and narrators and the whole plot behind it all, but it was a bit wandering and repetitive to have me hooked.
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No