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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
This book consists of fifteen short stories which are parodies of the style of detective writers that were well-known at the time (1929). Fortunately you don't have to be familiar with the originals to enjoy these stories. This was a reread for me, but it's been so long since I've read the book, I don't recall much about it, so it was nice becoming reacquainted with the detective duo of Tommy and Tuppence Beresford.
As in most short story collections, I enjoyed some much more than others. With few exceptions, such as Sherlock Holmes and Christie's own Hercule Poirot, I didn't know anything about the detectives being parodied and whose methods Tommy and Tuppence imitated. The characters explain some of the aspects of those detectives so that's why you can still enjoy the stories even if you're unfamiliar with the source material. I think the premise of the book is very clever and I like the way all of the stories are connected even if they involve separate cases. I enjoyed seeing how much the love and admiration Tommy and Tuppence have for each other shows, even through their sometimes flippant banter. I prefer Poirot and Miss Marple, but am really glad I reread this book again and do have more of an appreciation for the Berefords.
As in most short story collections, I enjoyed some much more than others. With few exceptions, such as Sherlock Holmes and Christie's own Hercule Poirot, I didn't know anything about the detectives being parodied and whose methods Tommy and Tuppence imitated. The characters explain some of the aspects of those detectives so that's why you can still enjoy the stories even if you're unfamiliar with the source material. I think the premise of the book is very clever and I like the way all of the stories are connected even if they involve separate cases. I enjoyed seeing how much the love and admiration Tommy and Tuppence have for each other shows, even through their sometimes flippant banter. I prefer Poirot and Miss Marple, but am really glad I reread this book again and do have more of an appreciation for the Berefords.
A este libro le he dado tantas largas, el apodo de Prudence no me termino de gustar, pero fue bastante divertida las formas ocurrentes de este matrimonio de resolver sus casos, usando referencias de como ellos dicen grandes detectives de la literatura.
Me hubiera gustado leer también sobre esos supuestos fracasos pienso que le hubiera dado más emoción o realismo a la serie de casos de los Beresford.
Me hubiera gustado leer también sobre esos supuestos fracasos pienso que le hubiera dado más emoción o realismo a la serie de casos de los Beresford.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
I think I’m addicted to Agatha Christie’s books!
I love her writing style. And I love the mystery in all her cases. I decided that I’m going to buy all her books. No matter how many did she write, I want them all! 😍
I love her writing style. And I love the mystery in all her cases. I decided that I’m going to buy all her books. No matter how many did she write, I want them all! 😍
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Sexism, Xenophobia
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Torture, Blood, Alcohol, Classism
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No