barbarajean 's review for:

The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie

4.0

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I was excited to read this because I hadn’t read any of the Tommy & Tuppence books before, and it was such fun—in spite of the more improbable and unrealistic aspects of the plot! Both Tommy and Tuppence annoyed me a little at times, but I did enjoy their youthful energy and banter—as well as seeing Agatha Christie write younger protagonists. I loved their ingenuity as they navigated various predicaments independently of each other. Tuppence had her own strengths and contributions in unraveling the mystery, instead of just being a throwaway token female in the duo. I look forward to reading more Tommy and Tuppence in the future!