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szilvicsanyi's review against another edition
4.0
After a very slow start it turned out to be an interesting crime story. The puzzle and the end were satisfactory. Having read many Scandinavian crimes recently, I really enjoyed the lack of brutality and cruelty. I think the author managed to re-create Poirot's personality and conversational style, but I didn't like the character of Catchpool. Poirot's "assistants" were never this annoying in Agatha's books. All in all, if you've missed Poirot, it's worth reading.
jessitaylor012's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
sandylc's review against another edition
3.0
I avoided this 'new Hercule Poirot' series for several years then read the Christmas entry and found it fine as long as I didn't compare it to the original. I feel much the same about the first entry: fine but no Poirot. Not sure how his side kick in this series, a Scotland Yard detective, got or keeps, his job as he avoids dead bodies to the point of leaving the scene of the crime, and is every bit as clueless as Hastings is in the original Poirot. Hasting luckily is an amateur and has no need to find the murderer. The plot was interesting but the ending convoluted and drawn out.
saturnxaliax's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
gcdelcoure's review
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
hibashakes's review against another edition
4.0
Will write a full review when I get back from vacation
oumaima_mekni's review against another edition
4.0
It's funny that around 30% through the book, I almost DNF'ed it because of its slow pace and the irritating character of Hercule Poirot. I haven't read any of the previous Hercule Poirot's books written by Agatha Christie, this is the first one I tried. SO I wasn't accustomed with his quirkiness and weird usage of his full name when he refers to himself. That's why at first I was a bit irritated by his character.
Aside from the character, the pace pf the plot was kind of slow at first and boring, except for Poirot humorously picking on Catchpool for his slow wit. But then, things started to get more and more intense as the plot started to thicken.
I greatly enjoyed the rest of the book, nevertheless. There were too much suspense and a great amount of plot of twists that kept me flying through the pages, wanting more.
Aside from the character, the pace pf the plot was kind of slow at first and boring, except for Poirot humorously picking on Catchpool for his slow wit. But then, things started to get more and more intense as the plot started to thicken.
I greatly enjoyed the rest of the book, nevertheless. There were too much suspense and a great amount of plot of twists that kept me flying through the pages, wanting more.
emslauraa's review against another edition
3.0
It is rather confusing, but the mystery is quite book. The stupid friend is Catchpool, since he is a detective, but he is squeamish!!
hrgisahero's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed this book, a bit of a mashup to introduce us to Hannah’s Poirot and aromantic icon Catchpool