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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
I am not typically a reader of mystery novels, but I thought I'd take on a classic. It was fun! I was excited to hear (read) what would happen next. The central young folks are charming personalities. The political intrigue is explained on a level that I can understand. The action is a bit melodramatic, and not all of it makes sense, but it has a cinematic quality. The 1920s dialogue is fun, too. And, merciful to me, the central crime is not a murder.
The main flaw is that i figured out the identity of the Secret Adversary about halfway through the book, and the characters seemed foolish for not also doing so. That was so annoying that it's turned me off from her novels, at least for now. Also, the naivete of the young woman investigator is a bit sad, and there are some pretty cheesy elements. Maybe that was appropriate for the time of publication? I don't know.
I really couldn't put it down, but I don't think I'll pick up another Christie novel anytime soon.
The main flaw is that i figured out the identity of the Secret Adversary about halfway through the book, and the characters seemed foolish for not also doing so. That was so annoying that it's turned me off from her novels, at least for now. Also, the naivete of the young woman investigator is a bit sad, and there are some pretty cheesy elements. Maybe that was appropriate for the time of publication? I don't know.
I really couldn't put it down, but I don't think I'll pick up another Christie novel anytime soon.
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Estória divertida, primeira dos personagens Tommy e Tuppence. Agitada e várias reviravoltas.
One of my favorite Christie novels. Review to come.
4.5/5
This one was really different for Agatha Christie. I’ve read quite a few of her books and they’ve always been whodunnits, so it was really interesting to see her tackle espionage instead. The story was solid and the characters were really endearing. The only thing that got me was that I normally can’t predict the outcomes of her books but the big reveal in this one was fairly obvious and I saw it coming from close to the beginning. But it still wasn’t bad by any stretch of the imagination. Can’t wait to read more Tommy and Tuppence.
This one was really different for Agatha Christie. I’ve read quite a few of her books and they’ve always been whodunnits, so it was really interesting to see her tackle espionage instead. The story was solid and the characters were really endearing. The only thing that got me was that I normally can’t predict the outcomes of her books but the big reveal in this one was fairly obvious and I saw it coming from close to the beginning. But it still wasn’t bad by any stretch of the imagination. Can’t wait to read more Tommy and Tuppence.
Après une enquête d’Hercule Poirot dans La Mystérieuse Affaire de Styles, Agatha Christie se lance dans le roman d’aventures politiques avec deux personnages qui reviendront par la suite.
Tommy et Tuppence ne sont pas encore mariés mais leur association fonctionne particulièrement bien, Prudence apportant un brin de folie à ce brave Thomas.
Leurs aventures pour retrouver la mystérieuse Jane Finn et déjouer le complot des vilains socialistes qui soutiennent les grévistes vont bien sur être très mouvementées entre enlèvements et filature.
Si j’aime bien ces deux personnages, les romans d’espionnage et aventures d’Agatha Christie ne m’ont jamais énormément plu. Trop de retournements de situation et de coïncidences à mon goût.
Je reconnais tout de même à ce livre un excellent méchant et un très bon suspens, le doute sur son identité restant jusqu’au bout.
Tommy et Tuppence ne sont pas encore mariés mais leur association fonctionne particulièrement bien, Prudence apportant un brin de folie à ce brave Thomas.
Leurs aventures pour retrouver la mystérieuse Jane Finn et déjouer le complot des vilains socialistes qui soutiennent les grévistes vont bien sur être très mouvementées entre enlèvements et filature.
Si j’aime bien ces deux personnages, les romans d’espionnage et aventures d’Agatha Christie ne m’ont jamais énormément plu. Trop de retournements de situation et de coïncidences à mon goût.
Je reconnais tout de même à ce livre un excellent méchant et un très bon suspens, le doute sur son identité restant jusqu’au bout.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
4 T&T Stars...!!
Always love a good Agatha Christie book...!! She makes crime fun(I don't want to analyse my psyche over that sentence...;))
And one can't help but love Tommy and Tuppence's dry wit...!!
They rock..
Always love a good Agatha Christie book...!! She makes crime fun(I don't want to analyse my psyche over that sentence...;))
And one can't help but love Tommy and Tuppence's dry wit...!!
They rock..
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No