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agirlnamedomi's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
inquisitive_chap's review against another edition
3.0
A very nice short story.
The usual Agatha Christie formula is used with Miss Marple drawing on her keen insight into human behaviour to help solve the puzzle. While very skilfully written, in a short story it is not possible to provide as much background to the characters and that makes it harder for the reader to speculate on the solution to the puzzle (not that I think I’ve ever successfully solved an Agatha Christie puzzle in advance!)
The usual Agatha Christie formula is used with Miss Marple drawing on her keen insight into human behaviour to help solve the puzzle. While very skilfully written, in a short story it is not possible to provide as much background to the characters and that makes it harder for the reader to speculate on the solution to the puzzle (not that I think I’ve ever successfully solved an Agatha Christie puzzle in advance!)
judyward's review against another edition
3.0
Miss Marple is on the case when an actress tells an intriguing story and it doesn't seem to ring true.
readingwithcats's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Huh…IDK maybe I’m too tired but this was just super confusing.
octavia_cade's review
mysterious
fast-paced
3.0
I don't often think of these Miss Marple stories as "fun" - they're entertaining, certainly, but often the circumstances they're relating are pretty grim. This particular mystery, however, is almost entirely hypothetical, and it's being told by Jane Helier. She's one of the Tuesday Club members, so she's used to hearing about other people's mysteries, but this time it's her turn to tell one. And, to put it mildly, Jane's as thick as a brick. That's not just me saying so... I think every single character, at one point, laments her lack of intelligence, but they only do it in the privacy of their own thoughts and never let on, because that would be unkind. But she's profoundly stupid, if still sympathetic, and the way that Miss Marple covers for her here is endearing.
beebliobibuli's review against another edition
4.0
wohoho! U won't see it coming believe me! unless your name is Jane Marple!
twicebaked's review against another edition
3.0
I thought the ending was particularly good - and the whole waiting for her to start saying "I" instead of "my friend" bahaha ik so many people like that
for sure a reread.
for sure a reread.
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