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hkburke2's review against another edition
3.5
The listening experience is still top notch for me, although I'm surprised it feels like some of the things you'd correct when taking a modern eye to Christie got replicated here.
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny and Fatphobia
norwegianforestreader's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Car accident, Murder, Death of parent, Infidelity, Blood, and Fatphobia
ellaspring's review against another edition
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
3.0
I'm rather ambivalent towards this book. I feel that it was a bit repetitive, especially the first half. I found out the same thing over and over in different ways: that none of the suspects knew each other, that Mr. Pandy drowned, John McCrodden didn't know anyone, Annabell Treadway is sad and loves her dog, etc. . I don't mind how it resolved, but I do wish there were less red herrings.
I did like the side characters though! They were all interesting, and most of their motiviations made sense. They were engaging, and I was interesting in finding out more about them.
I do feel that subplots weren't fully resolved, but I'm okay with that since it wasn't the main focus of the point.I hope that Mildred, Eustace, and Slivia resolve their conflict beyond a temporary truce; and the cake lady (Mrs. Springs??) sorts out the cake thing with the woman who stole her recipe. .
Side note: why was Roland McCrodden involved so much in the investigation??? Why did he do a 180 and defend Lenore? It feels OOC from what I think I know of him
I did look up church window cakes, but I'm still confused why it's called the mystery of three quarters, and not four quarters.
I did like the side characters though! They were all interesting, and most of their motiviations made sense. They were engaging, and I was interesting in finding out more about them.
I do feel that subplots weren't fully resolved, but I'm okay with that since it wasn't the main focus of the point.
I did look up church window cakes, but I'm still confused why it's called the mystery of three quarters, and not four quarters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Murder
Minor: Abortion and Fatphobia
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