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A review by kba76
They Do It with Mirrors by Agatha Christie
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A deceptively simple story whose success owes much to the allusions and misdirections referenced in the title.
A mutual acquaintance asks Miss Marple to head to the residence of a close friend, as she fears something untoward is taking place. The friend, Carrie, is oblivious, but welcomes Jane to her home…which also happens to house a number of delinquent youths as part of a grand philanthropic scheme.
Miss Marple immediately senses something is off, but there are a number of potential suspects. When one of the family is shot it seems fairly clear who is to blame. But not to Jane, who - naturally - works out what’s going on.
As always with Christie, I find myself transported in time. This means some references/sentiments do seem antiquated and out of place, but the plotting is always to be admired.
A mutual acquaintance asks Miss Marple to head to the residence of a close friend, as she fears something untoward is taking place. The friend, Carrie, is oblivious, but welcomes Jane to her home…which also happens to house a number of delinquent youths as part of a grand philanthropic scheme.
Miss Marple immediately senses something is off, but there are a number of potential suspects. When one of the family is shot it seems fairly clear who is to blame. But not to Jane, who - naturally - works out what’s going on.
As always with Christie, I find myself transported in time. This means some references/sentiments do seem antiquated and out of place, but the plotting is always to be admired.