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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
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Normally I'm not one for short stories. Agatha Christie's always prove to be an exception.
Tommy and Tuppence are one of my favourite fictional couples: their friendly banter is delightful and it is always such fun as they constantly bounce off one another. They hold each other in the highest regard and I love them all the more for it.
Each one of these stories were as good as the previous one; filled with excitement and intrigue. From A Fairy in The Flat / A Pot of Tea where we see them being placed in The International Detective Agency, to the Case of The Missing Lady, which references Arthur Conan Doyle's The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax.
Like any good short story collection, Agatha Christie collectively provides a plot which ties the stories together effortlessly.
These are highly entertaining reads, and the references to Poirot and Hastings made me chuckle. Easily recommend this book to anyone who's looking for a light, entertaining crime fiction read.
Normally I'm not one for short stories. Agatha Christie's always prove to be an exception.
Tommy and Tuppence are one of my favourite fictional couples: their friendly banter is delightful and it is always such fun as they constantly bounce off one another. They hold each other in the highest regard and I love them all the more for it.
Each one of these stories were as good as the previous one; filled with excitement and intrigue. From A Fairy in The Flat / A Pot of Tea where we see them being placed in The International Detective Agency, to the Case of The Missing Lady, which references Arthur Conan Doyle's The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax.
Like any good short story collection, Agatha Christie collectively provides a plot which ties the stories together effortlessly.
These are highly entertaining reads, and the references to Poirot and Hastings made me chuckle. Easily recommend this book to anyone who's looking for a light, entertaining crime fiction read.
I am tempted to put this on my humor bookshelf as well. While not as witty as Nick & Nora, Tommy & Tuppence were so enjoyable to read in this book. It was a different experience than reading the other two books I've read with these characters. Maybe it was just my mood, or maybe there is something about a couple who are married but have no children that lends to a humorous tone. Anyway- this was much more worthwhile of a read for the characters than for the mysteries which were not very fleshed out. I love Marple in the short story format but Tommy & Tuppence- not so much. This one was more about the fun.
3.5 Stars. I didn't enjoy this as much as The Secret Adversary, but it was still fun.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Corny and not very well told, but with some entertaining moments.
Nice idea or modeling each mystery after a famous detective. Weird execution
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
As with the first Tommy & Tuppence book, this one is delightful. I love the characters and it is a wonderful cozy read. Well-written with likeable characters and creative plots (a series of short stories).
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Sexism, Violence, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry