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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
mysterious
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
dark
hopeful
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Quite an intricate little gem. I thought I had read it before, but I've realized that I had only seen the episode of Poirot so that was a surprise. I always find something interesting in Agatha Christie's book even when I know who the killer is and once again I wasn't disappointed.
relaxing
medium-paced
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
dark
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
I love Poirot, and this was an excellent read. I got the satisfaction of guessing the killer, but not all the finer points of the case, which was very satisfying.
It's not a surprise that I love Agatha Christie and the 100th anniversary of the publication of 'The Mysterious Affair at Styles' has been the perfect excuse to re-read some of my old favourites. While I did enjoy Miss Marple, Tommy & Tuppence, and her standalone novels, I've always had a soft spot for good old Hercule Poirot. It has been difficult to choose my favourite of the 33 Hercule Poirot novels but 'Evil Under the Sun' is certainly in the top, Or maybe top 5? Still impossible to make up my mind.
Anyway, onto the review.......
Our Belgian friend is enjoying a much deserved holiday at 'Jolly Roger Hotel' on the private island off the south south of England. Benath the seeming tranquility of the island, lies a hotbed of resentment, passion and corruption which quickly comes to a head when Arlena Atuart is found murdered. The most likely suspect's all have alibis so Hercule is pushed to determine the truth before another murder occurs.
As per the standard of Christie's work, there are multiple red herrings scattered throughout the novel and the truth lies is listening to the guests - or prehpas more accurately not to what they do not say. Needless to say, I fell for several of the false clues. This story is good - lots of little twists and turns to ensure that the reader has plenty of work on their hands if you wish to compete with Poirot. Otherwise, jsut seat back and ejoy reaading a classic 'whodunnit' from the Queen of the genre.
Anyway, onto the review.......
Our Belgian friend is enjoying a much deserved holiday at 'Jolly Roger Hotel' on the private island off the south south of England. Benath the seeming tranquility of the island, lies a hotbed of resentment, passion and corruption which quickly comes to a head when Arlena Atuart is found murdered. The most likely suspect's all have alibis so Hercule is pushed to determine the truth before another murder occurs.
As per the standard of Christie's work, there are multiple red herrings scattered throughout the novel and the truth lies is listening to the guests - or prehpas more accurately not to what they do not say. Needless to say, I fell for several of the false clues. This story is good - lots of little twists and turns to ensure that the reader has plenty of work on their hands if you wish to compete with Poirot. Otherwise, jsut seat back and ejoy reaading a classic 'whodunnit' from the Queen of the genre.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No