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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
Never have I seen Hercules Poirot struggle more. In the end, my guess was right but I wild-guessed because I knew AC would do smthg like that ^^;; Plus, I didn't catch any of the details or reasons why, so it was still a fun grand reveal. They really packed in every crime they could in here and I liked the lil excerpt on what motives make people consider murder.
It didn't keep me captivated like her other books do, but it was an interesting concept and approach. The child on the list made me choke bc it was so funny
It didn't keep me captivated like her other books do, but it was an interesting concept and approach. The child on the list made me choke bc it was so funny
Not as big a twist as The Murder of Rodger Ackroyd, but a pretty unexpected on just the same.
When a young lass' life is attempted not once, not twice, but thrice, Poirot takes up the case. Enter to usual array of likely suspects. Along with the multiple subplots, only some of which are relevant to the case, Dame Christie gives you the solution in a few perfectly placed clues. Naturally, I didn't figure out what was going on until she wanted me to.
With some chagrin, I must admit that I never figure mysteries out. But Christie is one of the few that doesn't have to pull some lame trick to throw you off the trail. Her solutions is quite believable and the red herrings she puts in place don't seem forced. This book is a great example of her prowess.
When a young lass' life is attempted not once, not twice, but thrice, Poirot takes up the case. Enter to usual array of likely suspects. Along with the multiple subplots, only some of which are relevant to the case, Dame Christie gives you the solution in a few perfectly placed clues. Naturally, I didn't figure out what was going on until she wanted me to.
With some chagrin, I must admit that I never figure mysteries out. But Christie is one of the few that doesn't have to pull some lame trick to throw you off the trail. Her solutions is quite believable and the red herrings she puts in place don't seem forced. This book is a great example of her prowess.
I must say, if I thought Poirot was savage before, he was even more savage in this book. So many LOL moments here. Especially when Hasting said “Poirot,I have been thinking." and Poirot went "An admirable exercise my friend. Continue it.”
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
mysterious
medium-paced
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
WOW. I did not see that coming, and again Agatha’s whit and sarcasm weaves beautifully into this mystery.
Also thank the lord for Agatha’s books - almost done with my capstone and her books are my best breaks away from reading scientific studies!
Also thank the lord for Agatha’s books - almost done with my capstone and her books are my best breaks away from reading scientific studies!
Agatha is just the best. Totally did not guess this one.