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A review by awebofstories
Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie
dark
slow-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
2.5
So, this was perplexing.
The story was not perplexing. The story should have been a bit more perplexing. I figured out the solution almost immediately and spent the rest of the book hoping that I was wrong (I wasn't). I realize that Christie wrote this book at a time in her life when she was dealing with some cognitive challenges, but it felt as though she had been aware of her situation and decided to play this book safe.
It was perplexing that there is very little Halloween in it. This could be called Christmas Party (or Easter Party...or Birthday Party), and the story would not change. I've been reading the short stories in the The Last Seance, so I know that Christie can write creepy, but she doesn't do so here. In fact, it felt like it took place in the spring, not in the autumn.
While I didn't get creepy vibes, I was unsettled at points. The victim of this murder is a child, which I have a hard time reading. It makes sense with the story, but that doesn't make it any more palatable.
So, not a hit for me. But I knew I would read it eventually, so I'm glad I can check it off my Agatha Christie list now.
The story was not perplexing. The story should have been a bit more perplexing. I figured out the solution almost immediately and spent the rest of the book hoping that I was wrong (I wasn't). I realize that Christie wrote this book at a time in her life when she was dealing with some cognitive challenges, but it felt as though she had been aware of her situation and decided to play this book safe.
It was perplexing that there is very little Halloween in it. This could be called Christmas Party (or Easter Party...or Birthday Party), and the story would not change. I've been reading the short stories in the The Last Seance, so I know that Christie can write creepy, but she doesn't do so here. In fact, it felt like it took place in the spring, not in the autumn.
While I didn't get creepy vibes, I was unsettled at points. The victim of this murder is a child, which I have a hard time reading. It makes sense with the story, but that doesn't make it any more palatable.
So, not a hit for me. But I knew I would read it eventually, so I'm glad I can check it off my Agatha Christie list now.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Adult/minor relationship