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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
Definitely where Christie was starting to hit her stride with her plots.
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Kept me guessing until the end. Really interesting concept and mystery but felt the pacing was a little off and would have enjoyed a bit more of a wrap up at the last part. This one seemed to end too abruptly.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Murder
First Agatha Christie!
Loved how Christie was able to create such deep and distinct characters , despite the enormous cast and short length. Hercule Poirot is my new best friend.
Loved how Christie was able to create such deep and distinct characters , despite the enormous cast and short length. Hercule Poirot is my new best friend.
adventurous
challenging
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
funny
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:
No
mysterious
relaxing
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:
Yes
adventurous
funny
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:
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
Exhilarating
is a major leap forward in Christie’s storytelling. The characters here are richly layered, with backstories, complex emotions, and a sense of life that makes them feel like real people rather than just plot devices.
Poirot’s character development is outstanding — calmer, more confident, and refreshingly free from the occasional condescending tone found in earlier works. His sense of humor here is playful and sarcastic without crossing into offense, which lightened the narrative and brought genuine giggles. I also appreciated how Poirot actively involved others in his investigation, sharing insights along the way, which made me as the reader feel included rather than sidelined.
Fournier was another standout — sharp, logical, and a perfect investigative partner for Poirot. If Hastings had been written with a similar maturity, it would have elevated many of the earlier stories as well.
And the plot? Absolutely brilliant. A murder committed mid-air, in full public view, with a weapon everyone could see — yet no one noticed a thing. It’s a masterclass in mystery construction, and the execution is nothing short of phenomenal. This is Christie at her finest, and it’s the first time her legendary reputation truly clicked for me.
This novel isn’t just a step forward — it’s a milestone in her career.
is a major leap forward in Christie’s storytelling. The characters here are richly layered, with backstories, complex emotions, and a sense of life that makes them feel like real people rather than just plot devices.
Poirot’s character development is outstanding — calmer, more confident, and refreshingly free from the occasional condescending tone found in earlier works. His sense of humor here is playful and sarcastic without crossing into offense, which lightened the narrative and brought genuine giggles. I also appreciated how Poirot actively involved others in his investigation, sharing insights along the way, which made me as the reader feel included rather than sidelined.
Fournier was another standout — sharp, logical, and a perfect investigative partner for Poirot. If Hastings had been written with a similar maturity, it would have elevated many of the earlier stories as well.
And the plot? Absolutely brilliant. A murder committed mid-air, in full public view, with a weapon everyone could see — yet no one noticed a thing. It’s a masterclass in mystery construction, and the execution is nothing short of phenomenal. This is Christie at her finest, and it’s the first time her legendary reputation truly clicked for me.
This novel isn’t just a step forward — it’s a milestone in her career.
adventurous
informative
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