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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
mysterious
Loveable characters:
Yes
Ok, I’m livinggg for the banter between Tommy & Tuppence; they’re actually so funny.
I also just love Tuppence in general. (She’s insane.)
Lastly, Tommy’s outburst about how much he loves Tuppence …??? Oh my goodness. “I’d have given the SOUL OUT OF MY BODY to save her from harm.” “I’d have stood by without a word and let her marry you, because you could have given her the sort of time she ought to have had, and I was only a poor devil without a penny to bless himself with.” What in the Wuthering Heights 😭!!! “I ALWAYS loved her! … I shall never forget when [we met again], IT WAS LIKE A MIRACLE.” I’M BLUSHING????
I would have rated this book higher had the political part of the mystery made more sense to me.
I also just love Tuppence in general. (She’s insane.)
Lastly, Tommy’s outburst about
I would have rated this book higher had the political part of the mystery made more sense to me.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book was SO GOOD. I’ve read several of Agatha Christie’s novels, but this felt entirely unlike the rest of her body of work. Besides being lengthier, it felt like a novel, with a strong mystery element, instead of merely a murder mystery novel.
The characters were genuine and likeable — Tommy and Tuppence’s interactions felt refreshingly real. They are characters I would love to meet in real life. I laughed out loud multiple times in this book, and found myself getting so invested that I’d start talking to the characters while listening to the audiobook (“Don’t do it!” or “It’s a trap!”)(unfortunately, main characters rarely listen).
The plot kept me on my toes. It never felt formulaic at all. I confess, Agatha Christie, like always, expertly led me down the wrong path with regards to “who did it”. I was convinced I had the right character picked out, then was completely dumbfounded by the twist ending. There were multiple plot twists (and who doesn’t love a good plot twist?) and plenty of tension and adventure.
Highly recommend!!! This book earns a 5 star rating from me. There were exactly two scenes that came across as rather melodramatic (to the point where I was rolling my eyes ) but other than that, I highly recommend this book to any fan of Agatha Christie, and to any one who’s looking to check out some of her work!
The characters were genuine and likeable — Tommy and Tuppence’s interactions felt refreshingly real. They are characters I would love to meet in real life. I laughed out loud multiple times in this book, and found myself getting so invested that I’d start talking to the characters while listening to the audiobook (“Don’t do it!” or “It’s a trap!”)(unfortunately, main characters rarely listen).
The plot kept me on my toes. It never felt formulaic at all. I confess, Agatha Christie, like always, expertly led me down the wrong path with regards to “who did it”. I was convinced I had the right character picked out, then was completely dumbfounded by the twist ending. There were multiple plot twists (and who doesn’t love a good plot twist?) and plenty of tension and adventure.
Highly recommend!!! This book earns a 5 star rating from me. There were exactly two scenes that came across as rather melodramatic (to the point where I was rolling my eyes ) but other than that, I highly recommend this book to any fan of Agatha Christie, and to any one who’s looking to check out some of her work!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Kidnapping
Minor: Murder
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Oh how I love Agatha Christie, I hope I'll never get tired of her work. And what a thriller that one was. Unbelievable this was only her second book.
Rereading Agatha Christie in order. I'd forgotten how good her first few were--they hold up amazingly well. This is the first of the Tommy and Tuppence novels--and the best, I think. Lots of wit in this book, never to mention the clever puzzle.
Reread May 2024. Holds up beautifully.
Reread May 2024. Holds up beautifully.
First book in the Agatha Christie Challenge
Read: januari 2025
Start of Tommy&Tuppence
3,5 stars
Read: januari 2025
Start of Tommy&Tuppence
3,5 stars
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No