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maisieb14's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
jayarna's review against another edition
4.0
My favourite kind of Marple - small village, sarcastic humour, interesting characters. A great comfort read but I don't think any of the characters hugely stand out bar Megan
albatool20_'s review against another edition
1.0
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alx7p's review against another edition
4.0
Non mi ero reso conto di aver già letto questo libro. Comunque sono passati anni da allora e non è che ricordavo granchè!
Bè che dire...storia intrigante ma finale non molto appassionante. Miss Marple una macchietta messa giusto in un paio di pagine. Voto 4 stelle per lo svolgimento della narrazione. Ho letto di meglio della Christie, ma anche di peggio!
Bè che dire...storia intrigante ma finale non molto appassionante. Miss Marple una macchietta messa giusto in un paio di pagine. Voto 4 stelle per lo svolgimento della narrazione. Ho letto di meglio della Christie, ma anche di peggio!
gooseswaggin's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
ellie_cripps's review against another edition
4.0
This is a super fun read, I always find it interesting when Agatha Christie plays with the formula (a formula that she was essentially creating) and changes the perspective of her books away from a close onlookers to the detective to more of an outsider. It allows you to consider the crimes with a clear perspective while also hiding different revelations and twists.
Wasn't my favourite of hers I've read but was still really enjoyable and it was perfect for a few summer afternoons.
Wasn't my favourite of hers I've read but was still really enjoyable and it was perfect for a few summer afternoons.
literarylawgirl's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
benwillie's review against another edition
4.0
What a great introduction to Christie's Miss Marple mysteries! (Though I was rather confused by the fact that Miss Marple did not really star in this story...nonetheless enjoyable ;) The book quickly yet vividly painted the picture of a small town through the eyes of the outsider Jerry—only to find not all was as it seemed in the quaint village. Oh no, a mystery on our hands! A usual plot twist or two later, and all the loose ends are tidily wrapped up. Nice short Agatha Christie read!
nikla88's review against another edition
5.0
Ero tutto convinta di aver capito l'assassino a metà libro e poi spunta Miss Marple (letteralmente compare solo nella parte finale del libro) e riesce di nuovo a sorprendermi scoprendo l'assassino... che ovviamente non era chi pensavo io!