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verosnotebook 's review for:
Evil Under the Sun
by Agatha Christie
4.5*
“Ah! Madame, I reserve the explanations for the last chapter.”
And so does Poirot :0)
This novel has it all: a crime (obviously), a whole cast of potential murderers, a beautiful setting that acts as a character (Smugglers’ Island was based on Burgh Island), and one very smart if peculiar Belgian. Christie went all in in this story, throwing so many red herrings that you wouldn’t know whether you’re coming or going. She is also so masterful in her portrayal of characters, using stereotypes to great effect but also surpassing them. And let’s not forget the humour! In all, a little gem that can be read anywhere, not just by the beach/swimming pool.
“It is peaceful. The sun shines. The sea is blue. But you forget, Miss Brewster, there is evil everywhere under the sun. ”
“Ah! Madame, I reserve the explanations for the last chapter.”
And so does Poirot :0)
This novel has it all: a crime (obviously), a whole cast of potential murderers, a beautiful setting that acts as a character (Smugglers’ Island was based on Burgh Island), and one very smart if peculiar Belgian. Christie went all in in this story, throwing so many red herrings that you wouldn’t know whether you’re coming or going. She is also so masterful in her portrayal of characters, using stereotypes to great effect but also surpassing them. And let’s not forget the humour! In all, a little gem that can be read anywhere, not just by the beach/swimming pool.
“It is peaceful. The sun shines. The sea is blue. But you forget, Miss Brewster, there is evil everywhere under the sun. ”