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A review by christellereadsalot
Murder Is Easy by Agatha Christie
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
I thoroughly enjoyed this crime story by Agatha Christie which was published in 1939. As per her usual book recipe, there are a lot of potential suspects and red herrings, and it keeps you guessing for a while. I did think the murderer could be the person who committed the crimes but I couldn't put my finger on why exactly until it all made sense at the end.
It's well written, has a good pace and a mixture of weak and strong characters. But don't be fooled by any of them! I wasn't sure about our main character, Luke Fitzwilliam, a retired police officer. I didn't find him particularly strong but I could see why Agatha Christie made him the way she did.
I haven't watched the BBC adaptation. If you've seen it, what did you think of it! And if you've read the book as well, which one did you prefer?
It's well written, has a good pace and a mixture of weak and strong characters. But don't be fooled by any of them! I wasn't sure about our main character, Luke Fitzwilliam, a retired police officer. I didn't find him particularly strong but I could see why Agatha Christie made him the way she did.
I haven't watched the BBC adaptation. If you've seen it, what did you think of it! And if you've read the book as well, which one did you prefer?