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momoj8's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
chandranolynne's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.0
"POIROT: You do not see? It is not necessary that you should see. But I see. That is enough."
This was as enjoyable as any other, and the play format made it a much quicker read. I'm not quite sure why our beloved author felt the need to write this one as a play when the novel had suited Hercule Poirot so well up until now, but it didn't really take anything away from it either, so it's sort of a no-harm-no-foul situation for me. I really liked the characters in the one, and I (once again) had no idea whodunnit until Mr. Poirot finally told us.
This was as enjoyable as any other, and the play format made it a much quicker read. I'm not quite sure why our beloved author felt the need to write this one as a play when the novel had suited Hercule Poirot so well up until now, but it didn't really take anything away from it either, so it's sort of a no-harm-no-foul situation for me. I really liked the characters in the one, and I (once again) had no idea whodunnit until Mr. Poirot finally told us.
books_and_beth's review
3.0
Poirot in a play! An interesting case, it was fun to dip into a new format.
nancykorb's review against another edition
2.0
“Instinct is a marvelous thing. It can neither be explained nor ignored
ameserole's review against another edition
3.0
Well, well.. I came back to the Hercule Series. Not sure why I ever walked away from it but now I'm determined to see this to the end.
Black Coffee was okay. I think it has to deal with how much time has passed from the last book that I read until this one. I also someone ended up skipping book #7 which is really odd. So, yeah.. lot's of weirdness going on with my life.
Just like all the Hercule Poirot books, the mystery is always addicting. Plus the bantering is always on point. Since I'm horrible at being a detective, I was horrible at guessing who the killer was. Now I know I wont quit my day job.
In the end, I still feel like I need to finish this series. Hoping for the best!
Black Coffee was okay. I think it has to deal with how much time has passed from the last book that I read until this one. I also someone ended up skipping book #7 which is really odd. So, yeah.. lot's of weirdness going on with my life.
Just like all the Hercule Poirot books, the mystery is always addicting. Plus the bantering is always on point. Since I'm horrible at being a detective, I was horrible at guessing who the killer was. Now I know I wont quit my day job.
In the end, I still feel like I need to finish this series. Hoping for the best!
johnbreeden's review against another edition
4.0
Nice, short-length Christie mystery for Poirot. Easy to listen to (I did audiobook), in spite of not the best narrator. Always love Christie's works.
dukeml29's review
4.0
Gotta love a good poisoning. Not my favorite Agatha Christie so far, but I think part of it was the format. I’m just not huge into plays. But still such a clever little whodunnit.
ars410's review against another edition
4.0
Very interesting to read an Agatha Christie story in play form!
mrolla20's review
mysterious
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
2.5
liliana_nardini's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0