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kaislea's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Antisemitism, and Racism
karen_vandyne's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
2.0
Not one of her best.
While I'm annoyed at people who put a trigger warning for murder in an Agatha Christie book, I have to say that even for her, this book's anti semitism is over the top. Plus, the causal racism seems just shoehorned in. It's like her editor said, "try the get the Mosley Crowd on board".
While the plot is clever, there are too many characters, too many red herrings, and Hastings is at his stupidest.
This isn't a re- read.
While I'm annoyed at people who put a trigger warning for murder in an Agatha Christie book, I have to say that even for her, this book's anti semitism is over the top. Plus, the causal racism seems just shoehorned in. It's like her editor said, "try the get the Mosley Crowd on board".
While the plot is clever, there are too many characters, too many red herrings, and Hastings is at his stupidest.
This isn't a re- read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Antisemitism, and Xenophobia
avera's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Antisemitism, Sexism, and Racism
leonorb's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Agatha Christie’s genius story narrated by Hastings’ actor. What else does one need?
Also found my fave quote:
Also found my fave quote:
“And so could you know it if you would only use the brains the good God has given you. Sometimes I really am tempted to believe that by inadvertence, He passed you by.”
(Said by Poirot to Hastings)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Murder
awebofstories's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Grade: B+
This is a two-hand book. On one hand, it is a fun mystery with well-drawn characters and countless twists. On the other hand, it is littered with racist and anti-Semitic comments. If you can deal with the "of its time" quality of this book, it could be worthwhile. But, if you are troubled by these comments, you may want to search out the newest digital edition for the "sensitized" version.
This is a two-hand book. On one hand, it is a fun mystery with well-drawn characters and countless twists. On the other hand, it is littered with racist and anti-Semitic comments. If you can deal with the "of its time" quality of this book, it could be worthwhile. But, if you are troubled by these comments, you may want to search out the newest digital edition for the "sensitized" version.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Antisemitism
espringer43's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
lollykendall's review
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism and Racial slurs
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