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Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie
4.0
mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

 very fun foray into some more Poirot!

Another excellent plot by Ms. Christie, but far from a favorite of hers I would say. Though I would not consider myself a huge fan of golf, I guess I was expecting more golf here, which was a bit disappointing. I mean, can't you just see Poirot all dapper on the course, expounding upon the merits of "the game"? A wasted opportunity if I've ever read one.

This was the first time in a while that I've encountered Hastings as a narrator, and I was not a fan. The whole romance — if you could even call encountering her all of 3 times before confessing his love that — with "Cinderella" was boring, unnecessary, and predictable.

But this increasingly complex plot really got me in the end, so I am sticking with 4 stars here. Agatha never truly disappoints me.