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A review by mithren
Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It is a pretty good book with a plot twist I did not see coming. A rather solid and entertaining mystery overall.
However I did not see what was so great about Louise Leidner and what made so many people worship her and all that. I appreciate that we are dealing with a biased narrator here, but still. This was a case of more Telling rather than Showing.
I had more sympathy and liked way more Sheila Reilly (she is fun) and David Emmott (I think I've got a book crush) than Mrs Leidner and Richard Carey. But then again, I've got no sympathy for cheaters whatsoever. And although Dr Leidner turned out to be Frederick Bosner and a murderer, they definitely did not know it at the time and betrayed their husband and friend, respectively, with each other. So no, no sympathy coming from my corner at all for them.
However I did not see what was so great about Louise Leidner and what made so many people worship her and all that. I appreciate that we are dealing with a biased narrator here, but still. This was a case of more Telling rather than Showing.
I had more sympathy and liked way more Sheila Reilly (she is fun) and David Emmott (I think I've got a book crush) than Mrs Leidner and Richard Carey. But then again, I've got no sympathy for cheaters whatsoever. And although Dr Leidner turned out to be Frederick Bosner and a murderer, they definitely did not know it at the time and betrayed their husband and friend, respectively, with each other. So no, no sympathy coming from my corner at all for them.
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity and Addiction