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millhayward's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.5
ellierichards90's review against another edition
3.0
I found this to be a bit of a mixed bag - I enjoyed some of the stories more than others. You can definitely tell this is a collection of some of Christie’s earlier works - some stories feel a bit “prototype” like and not as polished. I liked the supernatural themes though.
sabrinames's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
literarytranquillity's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
5.0
whats_sophie_reading's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
drowsyreaper's review against another edition
4.0
A very satisfying set of spooky reads. Highly recommended for Halloween reading. Some stories are supernatural, others only appear to be, and there's fun in wondering which it is.
sputniknorman's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ajf1774's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-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
2.0
aliilman's review against another edition
4.0
It is a collection of 20 short superstitious / horror / witty crime stories.
Some were entertaining, few with unexpected endings. And of course, just like other collections of stories, there are a few that just make the reader feel lost by the plot.
These are my favourites from this collection.
- The Last Séance
- S.O.S
- The Idol House of Astarte
- Philomel Cottage
- The Dream
- The Wife of the Kenite
- The Mystery of the Blue Jar
- The Strange Case of Sir Arthur Carmichael
- The Call of Wings
- The Flock of Geryon
- The Red Signal
- The Dressmaker’s Doll
Some were entertaining, few with unexpected endings. And of course, just like other collections of stories, there are a few that just make the reader feel lost by the plot.
These are my favourites from this collection.
- The Last Séance
- S.O.S
- The Idol House of Astarte
- Philomel Cottage
- The Dream
- The Wife of the Kenite
- The Mystery of the Blue Jar
- The Strange Case of Sir Arthur Carmichael
- The Call of Wings
- The Flock of Geryon
- The Red Signal
- The Dressmaker’s Doll