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A review by siobhanward
The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont
mysterious
medium-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
2.0
Reese's Book Club Pick 58/68
This really just reinforces that Reese and I do not have the same taste in books. Another 2* book club pick. I'm kind of over fiction about real people - maybe it can stay in the fanfic world where it belongs.
I'm not sure what de Gramont was trying to achieve with this - was I supposed to like Agatha Christie more because suddenly she's more sympathetic? Was I supposed to hate Nan? I have no idea. Not only was this book totally impossible, I couldn't stand Nan. I understand why she was doing what she was doing, sure, but it did not make me care for her at all. I know this was a work of fiction but it was totally unbelievable and the only person I cared about was Agatha - and she felt mostly like a secondary character the entire time.
This really just reinforces that Reese and I do not have the same taste in books. Another 2* book club pick. I'm kind of over fiction about real people - maybe it can stay in the fanfic world where it belongs.
I'm not sure what de Gramont was trying to achieve with this - was I supposed to like Agatha Christie more because suddenly she's more sympathetic? Was I supposed to hate Nan? I have no idea. Not only was this book totally impossible, I couldn't stand Nan. I understand why she was doing what she was doing, sure, but it did not make me care for her at all. I know this was a work of fiction but it was totally unbelievable and the only person I cared about was Agatha - and she felt mostly like a secondary character the entire time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Infertility