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A review by ulrikedg
The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie
mysterious
relaxing
medium-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
5.0
Agatha Christie book 3! I've been alternating Christie novels with something (literally anything) else because sometimes I binge a series, and it makes me more critical of that series. I don't know if Christie is just that good or if my strategy is helping, but holy cow! am I enjoying these books!
The Body in the Library is another Miss Marple mystery. This one is told in the 3rd person omniscient, with a significant part of the story told about events that Marple doesn't witness. There are lots of twists and turns, and most of the characters are either likeable or at least sympathetic.
Audiobook narrator Stephanie Cole is generally pretty good. I don't know if I love her voice for Marple herself, but she's much, much more enjoyable than Richard E. Grant, who narrated my first Marple mystery. I'll give Cole 4.5 stars.
Note: I read the dual edition Poirot Investigates & The Body in the Library, but I wanted to track & review the two books separately.
The Body in the Library is another Miss Marple mystery. This one is told in the 3rd person omniscient, with a significant part of the story told about events that Marple doesn't witness. There are lots of twists and turns, and most of the characters are either likeable or at least sympathetic.
Audiobook narrator Stephanie Cole is generally pretty good. I don't know if I love her voice for Marple herself, but she's much, much more enjoyable than Richard E. Grant, who narrated my first Marple mystery. I'll give Cole 4.5 stars.
Note: I read the dual edition Poirot Investigates & The Body in the Library, but I wanted to track & review the two books separately.