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A review by daninthepark
The Mysterious Mr. Quin by Agatha Christie
4.0
4.1/5
One of Agatha Christie’s earlier works. Unlike Christie’s more traditional detective stories, this collection of short stories intertwines intuition, fate, and slightsupernatural theme. A refreshing take on the genre.
I think Satterthwaite and Quin are a very well-written duo, both complementing and contrasting each other as the mysteries are solved.
Since it’s a collection of short stories, it’s possible to find the chapters as stand alone books; good pacing, quick wrap up, and each with a unique theme.
Might not suit the taste of those who prefer traditional detective stories and may feel like there’s a certain shallowness to the structure.
It’d be great if there were more questions answered about Mr. Quin, as the whole character is pretty much a mystery, even at the end of chapter 12. But also in some ways, ‘Harlequin’s Lane’ was the perfect ending to this series.
A unique read! Strays from the path of traditional detective fiction. May not be for everyone, but for those who would like character driven stories with a touch of the paranormal, and philosophy, it’s a book i would recommend
One of Agatha Christie’s earlier works. Unlike Christie’s more traditional detective stories, this collection of short stories intertwines intuition, fate, and slightsupernatural theme. A refreshing take on the genre.
I think Satterthwaite and Quin are a very well-written duo, both complementing and contrasting each other as the mysteries are solved.
Since it’s a collection of short stories, it’s possible to find the chapters as stand alone books; good pacing, quick wrap up, and each with a unique theme.
Might not suit the taste of those who prefer traditional detective stories and may feel like there’s a certain shallowness to the structure.
It’d be great if there were more questions answered about Mr. Quin, as the whole character is pretty much a mystery, even at the end of chapter 12. But also in some ways, ‘Harlequin’s Lane’ was the perfect ending to this series.
A unique read! Strays from the path of traditional detective fiction. May not be for everyone, but for those who would like character driven stories with a touch of the paranormal, and philosophy, it’s a book i would recommend