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A review by bridge_overbooked
Appointment with Death by Agatha Christie
adventurous
mysterious
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
3.0
A pretty cozy mystery & my first one from Agatha Christie! I really enjoyed her writing style & that the murder didn't actually happen until ~40% of the way through the book because it meant that the characters were much more developed. I couldn't predict the killer, but I also didn't love the wrap up with the killer at the end.
"Appointment with Death" follows Hercule Poirot as he investigates the suspicious death of Mrs. Boynton, a tyrannical matriarch, during a family vacation in Jerusalem and Petra. As Poirot delves into the lives of the dysfunctional Boynton family and their entourage, he uncovers deep-seated resentments, secrets, and motives for murder. With it's intricate plot and compelling characters, the novel showcases Christie's mastery of the mystery genre.
"Appointment with Death" follows Hercule Poirot as he investigates the suspicious death of Mrs. Boynton, a tyrannical matriarch, during a family vacation in Jerusalem and Petra. As Poirot delves into the lives of the dysfunctional Boynton family and their entourage, he uncovers deep-seated resentments, secrets, and motives for murder. With it's intricate plot and compelling characters, the novel showcases Christie's mastery of the mystery genre.