A review by sarahsponda
Absent in the Spring by Mary Westmacott, Agatha Christie

challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Really really good -- and amazing how Christie took what could have been tedious and just bloomed it out. This is my first Westmacott and it reminded me of psychological suspense along the lines of Shirley Jackson. It's going to stick with me for a while.