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A Murder Is Announced by Agatha Christie

rugse_jis's review against another edition

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medium-paced

3.75

tylovesbooks's review against another edition

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

3.0

pablcol's review against another edition

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mysterious tense 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? Yes

3.0

pineconek's review

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funny lighthearted 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? No

3.5

Agatha Christie was the first "grown up" author that preteen-me read. Twenty years later, I'm enjoying revisiting the cozy mystery setting. Nothing in particular drew me towards this one, other than it being readily available to me. 

But I'm glad I read it. It starts off very fun - a newspaper ad let's us know that a murder will take place at a designated time and location. All out key players want to rubber-neck and gather for the murder and, at the appointed time, lights go out and a gun goes off. 

I typically dont try to solve thrillers as I read them, but did successfully solve this one. That said, I couldn't be certain until the reveal. The twists! The turns! The red herrings and family secrets!

One thing that's awesome about reading these as an adult: the dialogue, which previously had gone above my head, is extremely funny and passive aggressive. I kept smirking. 

Recommended if you're into mysteries that involve family secrets and inheritance or in the mood for a light cozy mystery featuring the brilliant Miss Marple. 3.5 stars on SG rounded down to 3 on GR.

bessadams's review against another edition

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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? Yes

3.5


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nashclear's review against another edition

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4.0

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emilychecksfield's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

florriet's review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

samaji's review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

3.75

tiffany_k's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced
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4.25