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jrho's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
bwrightx's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
2.25
Miss Markel doesn’t show up until the very end of the book
kahkmyers's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
3.25
I like how the Burton brother and sister talk to each other and seem so much more modern in relation to the other families in the rural area they are visiting. Their conversations make me chuckle.. the story itself was just fine. I wish miss Marple came in earlier in the story. She was my favorite one.
iphigeniad's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
chloeauden's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.5
tofu_pie's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
book_concierge's review against another edition
2.0
2.5**
The fourth installment in the Miss Marple series has the reader visiting the small village of Lymstock. Jerry Burton has come to the quiet town along with his sister, to recuperate from a bad accident. But they are greeted with a vitriolic anonymous letter, and soon discover that someone has been sending such poison pen missives to most of the women in town. The local solicitor’s wife commits suicide after one such note … or does she?
This is an intricately plotted mystery, but Miss Marple doesn’t appear until page 153 (out of 216 total pages). Most of the detective work is done by Jerry Burton and the local investigator, Superintendent Nash. They don’t lack for suspects; it seems that almost everyone in town is a potential culprit, including the vicar’s wife! But of course, after hearing a few casual remarks Miss Marple solves the entire case.
There are a couple of romantic subplots which are really ridiculous and do nothing to further the mystery. I recognize that Christie frequently included such elements in her earlier works, but it just irritates me.
The fourth installment in the Miss Marple series has the reader visiting the small village of Lymstock. Jerry Burton has come to the quiet town along with his sister, to recuperate from a bad accident. But they are greeted with a vitriolic anonymous letter, and soon discover that someone has been sending such poison pen missives to most of the women in town. The local solicitor’s wife commits suicide after one such note … or does she?
This is an intricately plotted mystery, but Miss Marple doesn’t appear until page 153 (out of 216 total pages). Most of the detective work is done by Jerry Burton and the local investigator, Superintendent Nash. They don’t lack for suspects; it seems that almost everyone in town is a potential culprit, including the vicar’s wife! But of course, after hearing a few casual remarks Miss Marple solves the entire case.
There are a couple of romantic subplots which are really ridiculous and do nothing to further the mystery. I recognize that Christie frequently included such elements in her earlier works, but it just irritates me.
stayupallnight's review against another edition
4.5
CAWPILE Rating (Developed by G from Bookroast)
Characters - 5
Atmosphere - 9
Writing - 10
Plot - 10
Intrigue - 10
Logic - 10
Enjoyment - 8
--- SPOILERS AHEAD ---
Would have been nice to see more of Miss Marple in this book but Agatha Christie always manages to write really realistic engaging characters.
Wasn't actually that much of a fan of Jerry, he's arrogant and I don't like the way he bosses around Meghan and eventually becomes her saviour.
Didn't guess the ending and actually had no idea the whole way through who could have done it.
It's really interesting to read this book from a modern perspective with social media meaning that everyone has a poison pen at theur finger tips and how we are decades on from the time Agatha Christie wrote this but still playing out the same patterns.
IMPORTANT NOTE: These reviews are all my own opinion and a reflection of my personal tastes and mood at the time of reading, NOT a reflection of the books plot or authors ability.
Characters - 5
Atmosphere - 9
Writing - 10
Plot - 10
Intrigue - 10
Logic - 10
Enjoyment - 8
--- SPOILERS AHEAD ---
Wasn't actually that much of a fan of Jerry, he's arrogant and I don't like the way he bosses around Meghan and eventually becomes her saviour.
Didn't guess the ending and actually had no idea the whole way through who could have done it.
It's really interesting to read this book from a modern perspective with social media meaning that everyone has a poison pen at theur finger tips and how we are decades on from the time Agatha Christie wrote this but still playing out the same patterns.
IMPORTANT NOTE: These reviews are all my own opinion and a reflection of my personal tastes and mood at the time of reading, NOT a reflection of the books plot or authors ability.
gardenofadonis's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
oh i ate this up 😭 foi mesmo o que eu tava a precisar, os mistérios da agatha christie não desapontam fr
hidingzeus's review against another edition
3.25
The main character was a bit dense and slightly stupid. Figuring out he liked someone because he played dress up with her!? Good grief.
Also, not enough Miss Marple.
Also, not enough Miss Marple.