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jtfoxrain 's review for:
Death in the Clouds
by Agatha Christie
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Agatha Christie designed the modern mystery- many of the tropes we see in the genre today are inspired by her works. Based on these tropes, I enjoy predicting the ending of Hercule Poirot novels as he himself is solving the mystery. I was about 50% right on this one.
The plot is easy to follow and the dialogue enjoyable and lighthearted, save for several outdated notions regarding nationality and gender. Discussions of class or occupation are to be expected in a story from the 1930s, but a reader who will do more than roll their eyes at other prejudiced comments is not likely to enjoy this story.
Nothing will Murder on the Orient Express for me, that was one of the first non-YA novels to really grab my attention and fully immerse me. But this story is innovative and modern for its time. I especially enjoyed the frequent character interactions and side plots, as opposed to Poirot making ceaseless investigations while being followed around by some wide-eyed admirer. Regardless, I enjoy his arrogance in this one; Poirot was given a very human depth amidst his usual suspicious meddling.
The plot is easy to follow and the dialogue enjoyable and lighthearted, save for several outdated notions regarding nationality and gender. Discussions of class or occupation are to be expected in a story from the 1930s, but a reader who will do more than roll their eyes at other prejudiced comments is not likely to enjoy this story.
Nothing will Murder on the Orient Express for me, that was one of the first non-YA novels to really grab my attention and fully immerse me. But this story is innovative and modern for its time. I especially enjoyed the frequent character interactions and side plots, as opposed to Poirot making ceaseless investigations while being followed around by some wide-eyed admirer. Regardless, I enjoy his arrogance in this one; Poirot was given a very human depth amidst his usual suspicious meddling.
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use, Sexism, Xenophobia, Murder