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3.39 AVERAGE
3.39 AVERAGE
Did not finish. By a third of the way through the book, all I read was how youths of this age are worse than the adults had been, the word “Apple” at least 3 dozen times, and how mental facilities were at max capacity. Disappointing.
This felt and read more like a fanfiction written by an Agatha Christie diehard fan than actually the author herself.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I mostly took up reading this because of my mild interest in the upcoming film adaptation since this is a lesser-known Poirot mystery, and I chose to listen to it as an audiobook so it would not conflict with my reading for grad school. Hugh Fraser just isn't an engaging narrator, at least not for me, so I occasionally struggled to pay attention. Maybe I would've liked it more If I actually read it.
In any case, this is a very strange entry in Agatha Christie's oeuvre. Published in the late 1960s, much of of the novel is Poirot (and I can only assume Christie herself, since she has her self-insert character Ariadne Oliver in here as well) pondering his place as a relic of the early twentieth century in the changing postwar landscape. I don't think Poirot/Christie are entirely disdainful of the new world, but they are confused about it. And I'm not sure I really want that in a Poirot mystery.
In any case, this is a very strange entry in Agatha Christie's oeuvre. Published in the late 1960s, much of of the novel is Poirot (and I can only assume Christie herself, since she has her self-insert character Ariadne Oliver in here as well) pondering his place as a relic of the early twentieth century in the changing postwar landscape. I don't think Poirot/Christie are entirely disdainful of the new world, but they are confused about it. And I'm not sure I really want that in a Poirot mystery.
Agatha Christie’s Hallowe’en Party might hint at Halloween chills, but it’s pure Poirot. When a party turns dark after a young girl’s disturbing claim, Poirot steps in to untangle the web of secrets. Classic Christie—sharp, twisty, and satisfyingly clever.
dark
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:
Yes
I figured out most of this one. Just call me Miss Poirot. :P
I suppose there's much worse reading decisions that turning 2023 into the year where I finally read all things Agatha, right? (considering doing it).
At times it feels like there's too many characters in this story, which was probably done on purpose by the author, but still a bit of a distraction for me honestly. I've read very few later Poirot books, mostly because I'm not a big fan of Ariadne's character, but nonetheless this was worth the time and trouble:)
No I didn't know who did it, had some suspicions but ended up being 50% surprised, so not all bad and no I'm not saying who the murderer is...spoilers!
Happy Readings!
At times it feels like there's too many characters in this story, which was probably done on purpose by the author, but still a bit of a distraction for me honestly. I've read very few later Poirot books, mostly because I'm not a big fan of Ariadne's character, but nonetheless this was worth the time and trouble:)
No I didn't know who did it, had some suspicions but ended up being 50% surprised, so not all bad and no I'm not saying who the murderer is...spoilers!
Happy Readings!