You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.37 AVERAGE
3.37 AVERAGE
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was mostly fine, short and sweet and I always enjoy Poirot. I didn't realize when I picked it up it was basically the script for a play, and unfortunately you can tell. It's still recognizably Christie, but isn't quite as immersive.
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
funny
mysterious
medium-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:
No
medium-paced
This is based on both a re-read and my initial impressions. Black coffee was one of the first Christie's I read and I loved it. It's also still fun to re-read. The characterization is deft and there is genuine humor in their interactions. The murder itself can be solved by Christie's good old, the least likely person did it, but that in no way diminished my enjoyment. It's also superbly crafted, all the clues are given well in advance but the reveal is still intensely satisfying. Definitely one of the books I'd recommend as a first.
Edit: dropped to three stars.. The Italians are such caricatures, and Hastings was annoying (and married!)
Edit: dropped to three stars.. The Italians are such caricatures, and Hastings was annoying (and married!)
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No