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bessadams's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Death, Infidelity, and Death of parent
librarymouse's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I enjoyed the characterization of the main characters in this mystery more than I did in the last, but I found the plot less easy to follow. I missed the victory lap Poirot took to tie up the loose ends of the first novel. I think my comprehension of Marthe's intentions would have been clearer. I love that Hastings ends up with a love interest. He's a self-centered character, and I think Dulcie will do his character a lot of good in becoming more likable. She, herself is incredibly cool, and I hope to see more of her in future novels.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism, Grief, and Murder
victoria_2002's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-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
2.25
Sadly I found it all very confusing and hard to keep reading. It almost felt like a chore to finish this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, Misogyny, Death of parent, Classism, Murder, and Sexism
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