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silver_valkyrie_reads's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Book three in my attempt to read through all Agatha Christie's mysteries in publication order!
The first third or half of this book, I expected to rate it three stars. Hastings is so much of an idiot as to be very annoying, and the mystery feels, if not quite predictable (hard to say for sure, since I did read this one in my teens and vaguely remembered parts of the solution), at least not gripping. Toward the end though, the mystery gets very twisty and complex, and Hastings once again makes me (grudgingly) like him through his good heart and well intentioned (if still often idiotic) actions.
The first third or half of this book, I expected to rate it three stars. Hastings is so much of an idiot as to be very annoying, and the mystery feels, if not quite predictable (hard to say for sure, since I did read this one in my teens and vaguely remembered parts of the solution), at least not gripping. Toward the end though, the mystery gets very twisty and complex, and Hastings once again makes me (grudgingly) like him through his good heart and well intentioned (if still often idiotic) actions.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity
josefinceh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Probably not my favourite of the Poirot stories that I have read but still a light fun mystery. Definitely enjoyed the mingling love stories that surrounds the main plot of the story.
Listened to an audiobook version read by Pheobe Judge on the podcast "Pheobe reads a mystery".
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Grief
onadatewithdestiny's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Ahhh I loved it! The twists and turns of Herule Poirot's investigation were fascinating. I'm excited to read more Agatha Christie! I read it on Libby as an audiobook and loved Hugh Fraser's voice as an accompaniment to the story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
scarlettreadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I quite enjoyed this but I found the cast a little confusing! A lot of characters and sometimes was hard to understand who was who. Other than that, was a quick little radio play which was full of drama. 🎙
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Violence
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