Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Der Tod auf dem Nil by Agatha Christie

86 reviews

skeinsinthestacks's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs

kimberlyswalters's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This one is on par with my other favorites from Christie. The characters were pretty fun, but I did have a hard time keeping things straight at the beginning (as per usual for me), but nevertheless enjoyed it once I remembered who was who. It's a fun read and will have you second guessing yourself. I did enjoy the reveal and depressing ending.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Gun violence and Suicide

Minor: Alcoholism, Racism, Self harm, Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Sexism

aidamaria_reads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The new film adaptation is as good as any to read this book and I really like the setting of the story. The crime was a little predictable, overall, save for some unexpected events following the murder. I have to admit it’s satisfying to have my suspicions confirmed by Hercule Poirot, but some bits were a bit weird to me (I guess real life people are perfectly capable of being rather odd or saying strange things, but still). ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.5 out of 5 stars) for me. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Cultural appropriation, Blood, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Colonisation, Alcohol, Murder, Racial slurs, Racism, Alcoholism, Classism, Sexism, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

daniellekat's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, and Death

Moderate: Suicide and Misogyny

nike13's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

 This book did not age well, the mystery is alright but racism and misogyny is pretty rampant. I also don't think I really like Poirot very much. He was my least favorite Agatha Christie detective so not too surprised there but he's just so arrogant when you are going through his POV. I know there's a movie adaptation coming out (it's why I rented this one) but now I'll just wait to see the movie when it's on streaming. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Alcoholism, and Misogyny

ale15sousa's review against another edition

adventurous informative mysterious reflective relaxing tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Murder, Medical content, Blood, and Death

Moderate: Racism, Stalking, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, and Xenophobia

Minor: Chronic illness

mpbookreviews's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Murder

Minor: Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Suicide, Blood, Alcoholism, Classism, Gun violence, and Racism

mydearwatsonbooks's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Blood, Racism, Racial slurs, and Sexism

Mention of Inspector J*pp

readingelli's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs

Moderate: Murder and Suicide

alerasaul0's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

Woof, I forgot how racist, classist,, and misogynistic Agatha Christie's writing is. I understand part of it being the time it was written in but I won't be reading any of her other works again.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Medical content, Racial slurs, Gaslighting, Mental illness, and Racism

Minor: Suicidal thoughts