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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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:
No
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
Fun cozy mystery as usual with a nice twist though perhaps not everything was a surprise.
Characters 8
Atmosphere 8
Writing Style 7
Premise/Plot 8
Execution/Setup 8
Enjoyment/Engrossment 8
Characters 8
Atmosphere 8
Writing Style 7
Premise/Plot 8
Execution/Setup 8
Enjoyment/Engrossment 8
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved Sad Cypress! It starts out without Hercue Poirot as he is not called upon until after the crime. The story is fast paced, exciting and definitely kept me guessing. I of course guessed the wrong person. One of my favorite Hercule Poirot books!
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
sad
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
This one rates up there as one of my favourite Poirot mysteries. It has a slightly different flow because the murder has already happened and Poirot is called in to try help the main suspect. The book is in three parts with parts one and three both in the present and part two telling the back story up until the murder occurs. As usual there are lots of twists and the obvious isn't always that obvious at all. I devoured this book and really enjoyed it.
emotional
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:
N/A
***spoilers***
This is my second Agatha Christie book and first since highschool. I appreciate her storytelling in a shorter ~200 page book that is not filled with fluff.
I have not read many mysteries so I don’t have much to compare. Though, I felt from the beginning it was glaringly obvious Elinor had not been guilty and there must have been facts the reader would not be aware be aware of which is where Hercule Poirot comes in.
I would have liked to get more of Mary’s point of view and thoughts. Why was she in the chair looking out of the window?
I’m so glad Elinor got out and did not end up with Roderick. There is always something about a “first love” in stories but Peter did more for her with requesting Poirot’s assistance than Roderick did the entire book. Peter is the real hero in this story. Christie left the rest of their story to the imagination. In my mind Elinor and Peter lived happily ever after.
This is my second Agatha Christie book and first since highschool. I appreciate her storytelling in a shorter ~200 page book that is not filled with fluff.
I have not read many mysteries so I don’t have much to compare. Though, I felt from the beginning it was glaringly obvious Elinor had not been guilty and there must have been facts the reader would not be aware be aware of which is where Hercule Poirot comes in.
I would have liked to get more of Mary’s point of view and thoughts. Why was she in the chair looking out of the window?
I’m so glad Elinor got out and did not end up with Roderick. There is always something about a “first love” in stories but Peter did more for her with requesting Poirot’s assistance than Roderick did the entire book. Peter is the real hero in this story. Christie left the rest of their story to the imagination. In my mind Elinor and Peter lived happily ever after.
Content Warnings
Minor: Medical content, Medical trauma
mysterious
fast-paced
