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Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism
Moderate: Xenophobia
Minor: Racial slurs
mysterious
slow-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs, Racism
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Minor: Racial slurs
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The first AC novel I have read that I could predict the killer correctly.
While still written in the classic whodunnit style, the narrator, Hastings, is not very likeable and the descriptions of Poirot are more simplistic and less favourable than they are in other of his books.
While still written in the classic whodunnit style, the narrator, Hastings, is not very likeable and the descriptions of Poirot are more simplistic and less favourable than they are in other of his books.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was a bit slow in the middle. I was actually surprised by the ending which I usually guess!
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs
The N word is used once
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed this mystery! It kept me guessing and engaged. I look forward to seeing more of some of the characters in future books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism
Moderate: Sexism, Xenophobia, Antisemitism
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
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:
Complicated
My umpteenth read of this particular Christie (for my wip retelling it from Mary Cavendish's point of view!). A rollicking read on the surface, the flaws appear upon closer inspection -- too many red herrings, too many side plots, too many coincidences and pieces of convenient timing. (The forward in my edition notes that, despite this, Christie went on to master the art of false clues, and I'm inclined to agree.) The influence of Sherlock Holmes is particularly marked as Christie tries to find her own voice in the genre; Hastings fits Dr. Watson almost to a tee, from his veteran status to his overall rather clueless demeanor. This novel also introduces archetypes which Christie continued to use in her later writing, such as "the wealthy old matriarch" and "the proud, aloof, and deeply emotional woman character." On top of that, it provides a fascinating glimpse into WWI England, a world engulfed in ration cards, spies, convalescent homes, and Red Cross charity fêtes. With all its quirks, it's a book near and dear to my heart, and a must-read for anyone interested in Christie or the cosy mystery genre.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Murder
Moderate: Infidelity, Medical content
Minor: Incest, Racial slurs, Sexism, Antisemitism
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The jumpscare of the N-word really knocks this down a few pegs
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs