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This book was gifted to me by a dear friend, and so I felt I had to read it as soon as possible. I am grateful to my friend for helping me on my life long goal to finish every Christie book, but this wasn’t one of my favourites.
She starts with an introduction that says people are starting to find mystery novels too predictable – “the murderer is the person you most medium suspect” (Dwight Schrute, 2009). So, she sets up four murderers in a room with only one murder and tells us that it is all a matter of psychology. This is so frustrating, because there are no clues, and each person could have equally committed the murder for various reasons; you just have to read through the book to find out which one she picked. In the 1985 murder mystery movie “Clue” (based on the popular board game of the same name), they end (SPOILER) by explaining how each character could have done it. That’s exactly how this book feels. I also know nothing about bridge, which would have come in handy.

inquisitive_chap's review against another edition

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mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.5

One of my very favourite Poirot novels. 4 plausible suspects and a gripping plot

edlib's review against another edition

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5.0

I adore this book! What a feast! So much fun. Filled with impossible scenarios. And so many characters from past novels combining together. Such a satisfying story.

tinaha083's review against another edition

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4.0

I like this particular story a lot. I always enjoy Hugh Fraser's narration. His Poirot and his Mrs. Oliver in particular are favorites. While it is one of my favorite Christie's, the ending feels a bit rushed and some of Poirot's deductions seem forced.

glindette's review against another edition

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mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? No

3.0

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