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tessa_specchio's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
my favorite agatha christie i think the story is great, the characters aren’t loveable (even though you feel bad for them) but that’s the whole point, perfect amount of mystery and clues
so so much fun to reread, you’ll catch new details
so so much fun to reread, you’ll catch new details
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, Suicide, and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Misogyny, and Racism
kimmysanders's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a pleasant surprise. I've never been into the classic mysteries, but checked this out on a whim because I just like Dan Stevens.
I think this is likely one of those books I'd never be able to finish in print, but with the right narrator it just clicks. Stevens does all the voices, and inhabits every character so well that you really feel like you can see them. The story just flew by and I was honestly surprised by the end, which I didn't think could be possible with a book this old.
Obviously not going to comment much on the plot, as it's a mystery. Content warnings ahoy, although the later editions have at least altered the glaringly racist title. Basically if you've never read Agatha Christie and want to give it a try, you could do a lot worse than letting Dan chaperone you.
I think this is likely one of those books I'd never be able to finish in print, but with the right narrator it just clicks. Stevens does all the voices, and inhabits every character so well that you really feel like you can see them. The story just flew by and I was honestly surprised by the end, which I didn't think could be possible with a book this old.
Obviously not going to comment much on the plot, as it's a mystery. Content warnings ahoy, although the later editions have at least altered the glaringly racist title. Basically if you've never read Agatha Christie and want to give it a try, you could do a lot worse than letting Dan chaperone you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Murder, Suicide, and Violence
Moderate: Antisemitism, Child death, Domestic abuse, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Terminal illness, and Blood
Minor: Abortion, Bullying, and Racism
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