A review by gusreads
Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie

mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A very clever locked room mystery with the usual Christie flair and well-disguised twists. It’s also the book that introduces the Mrs. Oliver character who is a proxy for Christie herself. It’s delightfully meta and shows clearly her dislike of her own star detective.

 I have dropped the rating due to the casual racism which mars so many of her books.
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