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novi's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
3.5
This was a quick entertainment. The beginning was a bit slow and confusing because it started by (mostly) monologue of a character that we haven't met before, and then there are so many characters, and then they added more characters lol. But Agatha Christie was so good in adjusting them that slowly, the readers are not confused of who's who anymore. The plot has highs and lows, but when it's high, it was fun. The twist was unpredictable for me, but not too unpredictable or farfetched. It was something you can figure out, the clues (and red herrings) are laid out well.
This is another Miss Marple, where she would, I assure you she would, always said something like "So difficult, isn;t it? To be clear about anything, I mean. Because .... [cryptid sentences on and on and on]" and "You two reminded me of [proceeds to tell a tale of god-knows-who that I absolutely don't care about]". I've learned to just skip those, idc, so this time it's not as annoying for me. Someone did stopped her from telling those tales in the epilogue though lmaoooo
Oh also, the casual racism and xenophobia in this book is quiiiite stronger than her other books. There is an n-word with a hard r, and continuous verbal assault to foreigners.
This is another Miss Marple, where she would, I assure you she would, always said something like "So difficult, isn;t it? To be clear about anything, I mean. Because .... [cryptid sentences on and on and on]" and "You two reminded me of [proceeds to tell a tale of god-knows-who that I absolutely don't care about]". I've learned to just skip those, idc, so this time it's not as annoying for me. Someone did stopped her from telling those tales in the epilogue though lmaoooo
Oh also, the casual racism and xenophobia in this book is quiiiite stronger than her other books. There is an n-word with a hard r, and continuous verbal assault to foreigners.
Graphic: Racial slurs
Moderate: Xenophobia and Racism
latisha's review against another edition
3.0
Minor: Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Ableism
rachelleblanc__'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Racial slurs
readingelli's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
I liked the plot but the horrendous racism and homophobia really put me off.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Homophobia, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence
jetpackdracula's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Ableism and Mental illness
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Child death, Confinement, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Racial slurs
poirot's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-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
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Death, Mental illness, and Murder
Minor: Racial slurs and Xenophobia
shewritesinmargins's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
Minor: Racial slurs and Xenophobia
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