Reviews

Ingots of Gold: A Short Story by Agatha Christie

agirlnamedomi's review

adventurous mysterious fast-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

3.0

jessthebibliophile's review

3.0

I guessed the who but not the how. Miss Marple's clue was obnoxious.
But the mystery was atmospheric, so rounding up to 3 stars.

pranjuli's review

1.0

I've been a fan of Christie's suspense since I was a teen but I'm not sorry to point out that the characters in Christie's books are racist and are not called out for it.
I would have been into the story had it not spoiled my mood already by Raymond West's obvious racism.
It is probably because of this that the 'big reveal' didn't surprise me at all or maybe, it really wasn't that big of a surprise. Anyway, not recommended for stated reasons.

acecatlady's review

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

booktrovertjen's review

mysterious reflective tense fast-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

4.5

kristenlesperance's review

5.0

Another great short story.

octavia_cade's review

mysterious fast-paced

3.0

I am the first to admit that, when it comes to mysteries, I rarely guess right as to the details. Perhaps I'm just not suspiciously oriented, but clearly today is an exception, because I picked where the missing gold was right off. I didn't know why it was where it was, but I knew where to go looking. And while I didn't suspect the location for the same reason that Miss Marple did, it continues to entertain me that she's able to solve these mysteries because she knows small housekeeping details that her compatriots in the Tuesday Mystery Club would absolutely overlook. 

glenn_blake's review

3.0

I never suspected who the culprit was, and given that the clue was based on traditions from nearly one hundred years ago, I suppose that i would never have worked out whodunnit.
I like how Agatha Christie's writing style is simple and straightforward. It allows you to concentrate on solving the crime.

northernatlas's review

3.0

My first Agatha Christie! Miss Marple hardly features in this story at all, but her humour is endearing and the mystery is simple and charming.

readingwithcats's review

adventurous mysterious fast-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