864 reviews for:

The Secret of Chimneys

Agatha Christie

3.63 AVERAGE

tixdixl's review against another edition

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I did not feel invested in the story or the characters. The author also seemed to struggle with her internalized biases in a way that I personally find a bit too distracting.

solii's review against another edition

4.0

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_بیشتر جاهای دنیا را گشته‌ام. اثری از برابری در دنیا ندیده‌ام. البته هنوز به دموکراسی اعتقاد دارم. ولی دموکراسی را باید از بالا به مردم تحمیل کرد. باید بهشان زورچپانش کرد. انسان‌ها دوست ندارند باهم برابر و برادر باشند. شاید روزی این‌طور خواسته‌ای داشته باشند، ولی الان ندارند.

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wisteria92's review against another edition

3.5

medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

rabklewis's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous 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

gdemen13's review against another edition

2.5

adventurous lighthearted 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

laurel1985's review against another edition

2.0

adventurous lighthearted mysterious slow-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

tessasling's review against another edition

4.0

funny mysterious medium-paced

rebeccabadger's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

barbarajean's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I think I agree with the sentiment I’ve heard that Christie’s espionage novels are generally her weaker books. The international/political intrigue here was both weak and too convoluted; never mind the problematic stereotypes. Between that and the English country house party dynamics, there was just a little too much going on for me. I did enjoy Superintendent Battle’s investigative methods, as he worked quietly in the background, almost overshadowed by Cade and Virginia, who instead serve as the main characters. And I also really liked the lighthearted tone and the banter. Not Christie’s best, but still an entertaining and fun read!

sumedhaj's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous funny medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No