A review by stephpercival
The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I came to The Christie Affair in the throes of a book hangover. It wasn’t a fortuitous start—I was critical of the unreliable narrator and had a difficult time mustering interest for the affair or disappearance of Agatha Christie. But de Gramont won me over in the end with Nan’s backstory and the slow but masterful convergence of Nan’s past with her present. It helped that, in the end, de Gramont was playful and intentional with her use of an unreliable narrator. While I wouldn’t give this book a 4 ⭐️ rating, it does deserve more than 3, falling somewhere between a 3.5-3.75 for me. If you enjoy mystery, history, romance, & happy endings, The Christie Affair is for you.
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