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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
challenging
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:
Yes
funny
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
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
I pretty much read that in one go, got very little sleep and almost solved the case this time. Almost.
This is definitely not the best Marple - it drags, and by this point in the series, it feels like we're leaning on tropes pretty hard. Always some cyanide in there! And so much cynicism about anyone not British. This one felt a bit wearing. The American accents are really bad in the audiobook too, but no shade on the narrator because she is usually great.
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Fue más entretenido de lo esperado, fue la primera vez que leo un libro de Christie y puedo seguir absolutamente todos los matices de la historia. Sin embargo, por lugares se habló más de lo que se mostró.
This is my absolute favourite book from Agatha Christie. This was the book that made me realize I had to pay attention to every single word that was written because a great author would make each of them count.
What I appreciate the uttermost about Christie is the fact that all her books reflect an insane level of effort & dedication to her craft. There is not a single instance in which you might find her not trying to produce a good story. I cannot speak of her personal motives—how wonderful it would be to thank her for all the wonderful stories she has given me to read—but her work is reflective of her skill & her forethought.
While reading this book I had taken the approach of paying attention. I have decent memory recall & enjoy reading mysteries which require me to piece together dialogue, events, slit movements, etc. because it allows me to work for the reveal—I have to be present of mind. I thought I had a decent understanding of the characters in this book & where they stood in terms of the plot as a whole & yet, I was wrong.
When I tell you that I was shocked when I realized what very minute detail revealed the entirety of the time, I mean to say that I was absolutely dumbfounded. I admit, if you hold more knowledge than I in said department, one which I shall not reveal for the sake of spoilers, you may easily deduce the twist. That being said, I am confident that this story will still find enjoyable for you.
What a superbly fantastic book.
What I appreciate the uttermost about Christie is the fact that all her books reflect an insane level of effort & dedication to her craft. There is not a single instance in which you might find her not trying to produce a good story. I cannot speak of her personal motives—how wonderful it would be to thank her for all the wonderful stories she has given me to read—but her work is reflective of her skill & her forethought.
While reading this book I had taken the approach of paying attention. I have decent memory recall & enjoy reading mysteries which require me to piece together dialogue, events, slit movements, etc. because it allows me to work for the reveal—I have to be present of mind. I thought I had a decent understanding of the characters in this book & where they stood in terms of the plot as a whole & yet, I was wrong.
When I tell you that I was shocked when I realized what very minute detail revealed the entirety of the time, I mean to say that I was absolutely dumbfounded. I admit, if you hold more knowledge than I in said department, one which I shall not reveal for the sake of spoilers, you may easily deduce the twist. That being said, I am confident that this story will still find enjoyable for you.
What a superbly fantastic book.
Miss Marple never disappoints. And for that I am grateful.