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debralewi's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
monstrouscosmos's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Characters: 7/10
Relationships: 7/10
Atmosphere/Setting: 7/10
Writing Style: 7/10
Plot/Intrigue: 7/10
Internal Logic: 9/10
Entertainment: 7/10
Overall: 51/70, 3.5*
this was my first try at listening to Agatha Christie and I really appreciated the interpretation given to the stories. it got me excited to try her writing properly! some of the stories, especially the last one, were graphic and disturbing in ways I wasn't prepared for (which is where the rating went down). also I'm not sure if it's an issue with the library, but there weren't any "chapters" in the audiobook which made keeping track of which story I was on a bit annoying.
Relationships: 7/10
Atmosphere/Setting: 7/10
Writing Style: 7/10
Plot/Intrigue: 7/10
Internal Logic: 9/10
Entertainment: 7/10
Overall: 51/70, 3.5*
this was my first try at listening to Agatha Christie and I really appreciated the interpretation given to the stories. it got me excited to try her writing properly! some of the stories, especially the last one, were graphic and disturbing in ways I wasn't prepared for (which is where the rating went down). also I'm not sure if it's an issue with the library, but there weren't any "chapters" in the audiobook which made keeping track of which story I was on a bit annoying.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Body horror, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Murder, War, Ableism, and Child death
Moderate: Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and Abandonment
jeo224's review against another edition
This just wasn't what I expected. It was good, although hard to track at times - but I prefer the books and an original version. Several of these had been updated to be more modern. Which is fine, just not want I wanted.
childdeirdre's review against another edition
2.0
I don't know many of Agatha Christie's o
stories, but they're probably not this boring. These are "modern day" adaptations, which wod have been nice to know beforehand. You've been warned now. Some of the stories are fine and entertaining. Good acting and sound effects. But most of them are poorly written for audio and you get lost in the action. And their ending made no sense!
stories, but they're probably not this boring. These are "modern day" adaptations, which wod have been nice to know beforehand. You've been warned now. Some of the stories are fine and entertaining. Good acting and sound effects. But most of them are poorly written for audio and you get lost in the action. And their ending made no sense!
sop17hie's review against another edition
Couldn't quite keep the characters separated in my mind's eye
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
wocytti's review against another edition
1.0
Ugh. I love Agatha Christie but these stories did not lend themselves to radio performances. The updating of the storylines to make them more “contemporary” erased something quaint and essential from the quality and content of the stories. Very disappointed. I would not recommend.
vanessa_lehan's review against another edition
4.0
Hearing updated versions for stories was interesting and entertaining.
inmidnights's review
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
3.75