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lqne's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, Antisemitism, Medical content, and War
gilnean's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: War
jodean's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Racial slurs, Racism, and Medical content
laedyred's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Death
Minor: Infidelity
the_planetarywanderer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Minor: Infidelity and Murder
uranaishi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Sexism, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Classism
Minor: Chronic illness, Racism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Grief, and Alcohol
corar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Death, Antisemitism, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Infidelity and War
udari's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Infidelity and Death of parent
bhavya_is_reading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“Instinct is a marvelous thing. It can neither be explained nor ignored.”
~ Rating- 4 stars ~
Content / Trigger Warnings- Adultery, Death, Infidelity, Loss of a Parent, Murder, Poisoning
Note- I have tried to include all the content warnings that I noticed, but there is no guarantee that I haven’t missed something.
-Mention of some of these in the review-
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“They tried to be too clever---and that was their undoing.”
The elderly Emily Inglethorp, a wealthy heiress, is poisoned. The suspects are her fortune-hunting husband, her jealous relatives, even her hired companion. The solution is Hercule Poirot, a master detective, who is summoned to solve this case.
“You gave too much rein to your imagination. Imagination is a good servant, and a bad master. The simplest explanation is always the most likely.”
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➼This was my first Christie novel, and I am impressed with her storytelling. The beginning of the book was quite slow, and I was very confused, but as the book progressed and the clues unfolded, I was stunned by how well written it was.
➼I didn't see the plot twist coming. I hope I get better at predicting them as I read more Christie, but we'll see.
➼Hercule Poirot is an intriguing character, and I am looking forward to more stories where he is present.
➼I didn't care much for Hastings, and I found it a bit annoying to be in his perspective, but I suppose that was intentional. He didn't really serve a big purpose as a character, but as a narrator he was necessary to mislead us readers. I must say I prefer Watson as a sidekick over Hastings.
➼Overall, I'm pleased with this book and can't wait to read the next!
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“Everything must be taken into account. If the fact will not fit the theory---let the theory go.”
➼Audiobook Comments
David Suchet's narration was wonderful, and really brought the story to life. I would recommend it to beginners. Audiobook Rating- 4/5
“Every murderer is probably somebody's old friend.”
Review written on 2/1/2022.
DISCLAIMER-All opinions on books I’ve read and reviewed are my own, and are with no intention to offend anyone. If you feel offended by my reviews, let me know how I can fix it.
How I Rate-
1 star- Hardly liked anything/ was disappointed
2 star- Had potential but did not deliver/ was disappointed
3 stars- Was ok but could have been better/ was average / Enjoyed a lot but something was missing
4 stars- Loved a lot but something was missing
5 stars- Loved it/ new favourite
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Infidelity and Death of parent
lucyselim's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Medical content, Grief, and Murder