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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
A fun mystery nobody really wants solved. Entertaining and easy reading. It’s an old book, so some parts of it didn’t age well.
ITA-ENG
Non a caso uno dei romanzi più esotici della Christie. Ho apprezzato l'ambientazione, la vittima particolarmente inquietante, e la risoluzione del delitto che ho trovato fantastica.. Ho ancora qualche piccolo dubbio in merito a una questione pratica del delitto ma tutto sommato non di fondamentale importanza.
One of the most exotic novels written by Christie. I appreciated the setting, the particularly creepy victim and the final reveal, which is fantastic. I still have doubts on a practical aspect concerning the murder but all things considered, it's not that fundamental to the plot.
Non a caso uno dei romanzi più esotici della Christie. Ho apprezzato l'ambientazione, la vittima particolarmente inquietante, e la risoluzione del delitto che ho trovato fantastica.. Ho ancora qualche piccolo dubbio in merito a una questione pratica del delitto ma tutto sommato non di fondamentale importanza.
One of the most exotic novels written by Christie. I appreciated the setting, the particularly creepy victim and the final reveal, which is fantastic. I still have doubts on a practical aspect concerning the murder but all things considered, it's not that fundamental to the plot.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse
Moderate: Death, Racism, Antisemitism, Murder
I'm probably just distracted by other stuff I've got going on right now, but I didn't really get into this one. It's still good, but for my money not one of the better Christie's I've read lately.
Really 3.5 stars. I had trouble getting into the book at first because I found the character of Mrs. Boynton do creepy and unpleasant, but quite enjoyed it after that. Good ending.
adventurous
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
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No