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A review by thenovelbook
The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie
3.0
This feels a lot different than your typical Agatha Christie. First, it has a somewhat more somber atmosphere than some of her others, with a lot of supernatural trappings. If you trust Agatha Christie as a writer, though (and I do), you know she's going to pilot you out of those waters eventually and land you on the shore of solid fact. Still, your mileage may vary as to whether you'll want to read this kind of thing or not. There was a scene towards the end that I basically skipped over because I just wasn't comfortable with it.
Second, although there IS a twist, I would say it's of secondary importance. The real crux of the plot is not who, but how.
I do love the inclusion of Ariadne Oliver, however! She--a sort of stand-in for Agatha herself?--provided some much needed lightness and occasional comic relief.
Second, although there IS a twist, I would say it's of secondary importance. The real crux of the plot is not who, but how.
I do love the inclusion of Ariadne Oliver, however! She--a sort of stand-in for Agatha herself?--provided some much needed lightness and occasional comic relief.