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3.39 AVERAGE
3.39 AVERAGE
A young girl says in front of a group of people that she witnessed a murder some years ago – she is later found dead at a Halloween party. Adriadne Oliver is there and calls on Hercule Poirot to solve things. He unravels an old murder and forgery to solve the murder of the young girl.
Eh. this could have been a short story. half the characters aren't needed, and the investigation itself is so long-winded.
the final solution was a mixed bag - half of it made sense, the other half came out of nowhere, and if you've read any Christie prior, you'll more than likely figure out who, though maybe not why.
the final solution was a mixed bag - half of it made sense, the other half came out of nowhere, and if you've read any Christie prior, you'll more than likely figure out who, though maybe not why.
dark
mysterious
fast-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
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-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
My second Agatha Christie read, this one was still fun, but lacked some of the spark I found in "Mystery at Styles," her first published novel. This was written just shy of 50 years later, and while the fun puzzle aspect is still there, the solution didn't seem to bring quite as clever in bringing those puzzle pieces together. The author may be dating herself a bit, too -- it's 1969, and the couple of references to ESP sounded as if she might be trying to show an awareness of current trends. Meanwhile, quite a few of the characters feel obliged to remark on the fact that parents and law enforcement just aren't as strict as they used to be -- comments that are in keeping with more mature characters, but possibly also echoing Christie's own views as well. Still, I'm getting fond of Poirot and his meticulous quirks. Pretty soon I think I'll be getting acquainted with Miss Marple, too.
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
mysterious
fast-paced
I thought this was a very good mystery. Plenty of characters and a good amount of twists and turns to keep me guessing.
Thoroughly enjoyable mystery. I love Poirot, and never seem to solve his mysteries before his reveal. It's a nice re-set after dozens of standard mysteries and cozies.
Added to that, the Halloween theme right now in mid-October was interesting. To read of a Halloween party and celebrations then compared to now (walking in every store from early Sept on, with motion activated skeletons, ghouls and ghosties, neighbors decorating with orange pumpkin lights and the like) was a nice distraction as well.
Added to that, the Halloween theme right now in mid-October was interesting. To read of a Halloween party and celebrations then compared to now (walking in every store from early Sept on, with motion activated skeletons, ghouls and ghosties, neighbors decorating with orange pumpkin lights and the like) was a nice distraction as well.