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A review by silver_valkyrie_reads
The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie
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