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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
Now I enjoyed this, it's classic Christie of a well-written straightforward quick read.
It also is a Poirot and Hasting adventure (with a surprise visit from Japp) which I always find fun to read. I just love the banter that these two have together and how they play off each other. I love their friendship probably because of the portrayal of David Suchet and Hugh Fraser from the Poirot adaptations and my fond memories of those. But a lot of times I find their banter funny and just enjoyable two old friends' personalities bouncing off each other.
The mystery is super obvious about who the killer is and why they committed the crime. My mother (who is horrible at solving mysteries) knew who the killer was when I just described the plot and murder to her. But that doesn't take away the enjoyment for me. I think also because it's one of the few Christies where she gives all the clues and facts in an orderly fashion by Poirot for the reader. So the reader can work through all the clues and facts easily and work alongside Poirot as he figures out the crime.
Also, it does give some interesting looks into the British aristocrats how the world has changed for them and they will not really enjoy the same power and control they once did. How for some the luck has run out and their estates are crumbling around them. How the Depression is coming in for everyone and not even past luck can protect you. It's also one of the few Christie where drugs are free-flowing everywhere.
Overall I had a good time with this and would recommend this book.
It also is a Poirot and Hasting adventure (with a surprise visit from Japp) which I always find fun to read. I just love the banter that these two have together and how they play off each other. I love their friendship probably because of the portrayal of David Suchet and Hugh Fraser from the Poirot adaptations and my fond memories of those. But a lot of times I find their banter funny and just enjoyable two old friends' personalities bouncing off each other.
The mystery is super obvious about who the killer is and why they committed the crime. My mother (who is horrible at solving mysteries) knew who the killer was when I just described the plot and murder to her. But that doesn't take away the enjoyment for me. I think also because it's one of the few Christies where she gives all the clues and facts in an orderly fashion by Poirot for the reader. So the reader can work through all the clues and facts easily and work alongside Poirot as he figures out the crime.
Also, it does give some interesting looks into the British aristocrats how the world has changed for them and they will not really enjoy the same power and control they once did. How for some the luck has run out and their estates are crumbling around them. How the Depression is coming in for everyone and not even past luck can protect you. It's also one of the few Christie where drugs are free-flowing everywhere.
Overall I had a good time with this and would recommend this book.
I will literally never guess these correctly and that’s fine by me! Loooooooove these twists!
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
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:
Yes
Excellent writing as usual, although it does get to a point where at least part of the classic Christie plot twist becomes expected. Another colorful cast of characters with more questionable ones than usual which was a change from other stories of hers I've read. Not my favorite but still pretty good.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love me some Agatha Christie. A fun little mystery with several twists and turns. There were some confusing backstories for certain characters, which doesn’t make it a top tier Christie boon pour moi. But I’d recommend
Twice I thought I had this one solved, but I was wrong on both accounts and by a wide margin. The characters in this mystery are lively and made for an unusual tale. It is my favorite Poirot to date.