Scan barcode
A review by ananya_b
The Rose And The Yew Tree by Agatha Christie, Mary Westmacott
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book started out a little slow for me, but it was so worth it! The plot wasn't even close to what I expected. Although it' s not a thriller like Christie's other works, it kept me hooked till the last page.
The characters were extremely well-rounded and beautifully fleshed out, with diverse, flawed personalities. Although some developments in the plot appeared to be a bit sudden and unexpected, everything is perfectly in keeping with what you know of the characters and how you'd expect them to act. Christie writes insightfully about how everyone has different motivations and approaches to life, and how that shapes their stories.
Despite being slightly predictable, the ending was tied masterfully to the beginning and brought the whole story together full circle. All in all, this was a wonderful, really thought-provoking read.
The characters were extremely well-rounded and beautifully fleshed out, with diverse, flawed personalities. Although some developments in the plot appeared to be a bit sudden and unexpected, everything is perfectly in keeping with what you know of the characters and how you'd expect them to act. Christie writes insightfully about how everyone has different motivations and approaches to life, and how that shapes their stories.
Despite being slightly predictable, the ending was tied masterfully to the beginning and brought the whole story together full circle. All in all, this was a wonderful, really thought-provoking read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Car accident, War, and Classism
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Violence