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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
The antisemitism and sexism of Poirot in this book really spoilt it for me. I've never noticed it in the other Agatha Christie books I've read. Maybe I haven't read enough yet. The story itself is okay but I found the structure not as enjoyable as I normally do. At one point I found myself saying "here we go, the standard review of all the characters at the three quarter point". I had to force myself to finish it.
The bit with Frederica's husband seemed ridiculous. I put it in the charity shop bag which I hardly ever do with Agatha Christie.
The bit with Frederica's husband seemed ridiculous. I put it in the charity shop bag which I hardly ever do with Agatha Christie.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Hastings and poirot are so funny in this and the characters were so lovable. I really enjoyed the setting and plot twist.
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
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Diverse cast of characters:
No
First Agatha Christie book I've read. It was fun and fast paced. Peroit is a funny guy, with a lot of quips and one liners.
<Spoiler> I didn't understand the end with Mrs Rice's husband, who shot him? Or why did he die? But, luckily it's side plot so not important. So, some good plot twists overall and a fun read.
<Spoiler> I didn't understand the end with Mrs Rice's husband, who shot him? Or why did he die? But, luckily it's side plot so not important. So, some good plot twists overall and a fun read.
challenging
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I absolutely love this! It's such a complicated and confusing mystery to solve that even I felt Poirot's frustration while trying to solve the case. Towards the end, I was just shocked, impressed, and satisfied with the revelation. One of the cleverest antagonist of Agatha Christie that really challenged the famous detective (and I supposed most the readers as well). I also had fun with Poirot and Hastings' interaction—hilarious, I say! They're my favorite duo in Christie's works.
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
No
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes