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funny
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
4.0
I read this for Popsugar’s “locked room mystery” prompt. I have enjoyed Christie’s more well-known Poirot novels, and this was the very first! Actually it was Christie’s first novel ever published. While the story itself wasn’t quite as exciting as others, I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook. I didn’t quite follow each point, but I was in it more for the ride than the destination. I know it’s a murder mystery, but I found the book to be both relaxing and sweet. There’s comfort in the formulaic nature of a classic murder mystery like this. The lovely narrator performed some fabulous accents, and the characters are just so adorably and thoroughly British. The overall affect is very transporting. I learned that one of the aspects that got Christie attention and praise was her knowledge of poisons, which certainly shows in this book. She worked in pharmacies during both World Wars, and it’s pretty cool to see how she made use of this knowledge! I will certainly add more of her work to my reading lists in the future. She’s undoubtedly inspired some of my favorite modern writers, like Louise Penny.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Death
Minor: Death of parent
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