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sofi0518's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
Typical Agatha Christie romp. Lots of red herrings to keep you guessing. I just felt it took too long to get to the action and there were too many characters. I know this is normal for Christie in order to confuse you but not my cup of tea.
Typical Agatha Christie romp. Lots of red herrings to keep you guessing. I just felt it took too long to get to the action and there were too many characters. I know this is normal for Christie in order to confuse you but not my cup of tea.
bvdelft's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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
4.0
One of the best Poirot stories
With a relatively long build up to the actual crime, which I find more enjoyable than only a series of interrogations.
With a relatively long build up to the actual crime, which I find more enjoyable than only a series of interrogations.
rozydozy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
muksreads's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first introductino to Agatha Christie and Poirot and I thoroughly enjoyed both.
The main appeal of these books for me is twofold; a diverse array of characters with unpredictable motivations, and watching a highly competent detective slowly solve the mystery. The former is executed incredibly, there are plenty of conflicting interests, a cast of characters who feel like people you know and the story keeps throwing new excitement developments your way. Poirot himself is a fascinating character, it is thoroughly enjoyable to hear him interview and piece the mystery together; even more so because you can follow along yourself.
As an introduction to Agatha Christie and murder mystery novels as a whole, it was an incredible experience. There will be a lot more Poirot books in my future.
The main appeal of these books for me is twofold; a diverse array of characters with unpredictable motivations, and watching a highly competent detective slowly solve the mystery. The former is executed incredibly, there are plenty of conflicting interests, a cast of characters who feel like people you know and the story keeps throwing new excitement developments your way. Poirot himself is a fascinating character, it is thoroughly enjoyable to hear him interview and piece the mystery together; even more so because you can follow along yourself.
As an introduction to Agatha Christie and murder mystery novels as a whole, it was an incredible experience. There will be a lot more Poirot books in my future.
lilbuthod's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kaitlynaune's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
starcangel's review against another edition
4.0
I think endings for any Hercule Poirot novel will pale in comparison to the ending of Murder on the Orient Express. But this is only my second HP novel so I might be wrong. That being said, this ending is ABSOLUTELY SCANDALOUS!! (although a little predictable)
radient_cake's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0