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dearreader99's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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? N/A
4.0
***spoilers***
This is my second Agatha Christie book and first since highschool. I appreciate her storytelling in a shorter ~200 page book that is not filled with fluff.
I have not read many mysteries so I don’t have much to compare. Though, I felt from the beginning it was glaringly obvious Elinor had not been guilty and there must have been facts the reader would not be aware be aware of which is where Hercule Poirot comes in.
I would have liked to get more of Mary’s point of view and thoughts. Why was she in the chair looking out of the window?
I’m so glad Elinor got out and did not end up with Roderick. There is always something about a “first love” in stories but Peter did more for her with requesting Poirot’s assistance than Roderick did the entire book. Peter is the real hero in this story. Christie left the rest of their story to the imagination. In my mind Elinor and Peter lived happily ever after.
This is my second Agatha Christie book and first since highschool. I appreciate her storytelling in a shorter ~200 page book that is not filled with fluff.
I have not read many mysteries so I don’t have much to compare. Though, I felt from the beginning it was glaringly obvious Elinor had not been guilty and there must have been facts the reader would not be aware be aware of which is where Hercule Poirot comes in.
I would have liked to get more of Mary’s point of view and thoughts. Why was she in the chair looking out of the window?
I’m so glad Elinor got out and did not end up with Roderick. There is always something about a “first love” in stories but Peter did more for her with requesting Poirot’s assistance than Roderick did the entire book. Peter is the real hero in this story. Christie left the rest of their story to the imagination. In my mind Elinor and Peter lived happily ever after.
Content Warnings
Minor: Medical content and Medical trauma
a_alves00's review
dark
mysterious
fast-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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Drug use, and Death
ishouldbereading's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Another fantastic plot twist from Agatha Christie! I did not expect this twist.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent, Classism, and Medical content
Minor: Child death, Infidelity, and Suicide
poirot's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, and Classism
Moderate: Death of parent and Medical content
Minor: Misogyny, Child death, Suicide, and Ableism
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