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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
The mystery and the reveal were both astounding. I didn't see that plot twist. The set up was also good. But the rather long and slow rising action almost made me stop reading. I thought I had guessed the culprit and solved the secondary mystery of Pip and Emma, but I was so wrong and far from the truth lol.
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
my first agatha christie. i had a grand old time
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
A friend told me about 5 years ago that if I was to ever read an Agatha Christie, this is the one to start with. Long after we lost touch, I've finally gotten around to reading one, and her praise was well allocated. It's brilliant.
I was absolutely determined to crack it, but I admit it defeated me. I suspected the culprit only briefly throughout the entirety of the book, despite my efforts, but it was definitely possible to work it out. Extremely tough, but possible. I kicked myself at the reveal - although there was one part of it that made me say 'no one could've worked that out!'
One thing I have to point out in particular is Agatha's perfect portrayal of gossipy village life. There are so many stereotypes here, and yet they're all so convincing at the same time! Despite trying to analyse each characters' lines with a fine tooth comb, I still found it a really fun read!
Up until now, I've always broken up my 'to be read' pile with a Shakespeare. Now, I suspect I'll occasionally break it up with an Agatha Christie, too! I can't wait to read another!
I was absolutely determined to crack it, but I admit it defeated me. I suspected the culprit only briefly throughout the entirety of the book, despite my efforts, but it was definitely possible to work it out. Extremely tough, but possible. I kicked myself at the reveal - although there was one part of it that made me say 'no one could've worked that out!'
One thing I have to point out in particular is Agatha's perfect portrayal of gossipy village life. There are so many stereotypes here, and yet they're all so convincing at the same time! Despite trying to analyse each characters' lines with a fine tooth comb, I still found it a really fun read!
Up until now, I've always broken up my 'to be read' pile with a Shakespeare. Now, I suspect I'll occasionally break it up with an Agatha Christie, too! I can't wait to read another!
mysterious
sad
medium-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
I am going to hope that this is a case of reading too many Miss Marple books in a row. I could not connect with the story and found myself getting lost constantly. I did not feel that I had a good grasp of the plot after the first murder and all the characters confused me. I am going to take a break for a couple of months/weeks and then try again. I am hoping this is a case of me and not the book.
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
very interesting ending
honestly it’s so good
easy read
underlying lesbians
tw: murder, violence
honestly it’s so good
easy read
underlying lesbians
tw: murder, violence
mysterious
tense