A review by oysterkatcher
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Though I've read many of Agatha Christie's novels through the years, I realized recently that I'd never read her very first--The Mysterious Affair at Styles. It was relatively light and easy to follow, I did change my mind a few times as I listened as to who I thought the culprit was, and while none of the "twists" in this novel (though, really, they're more like moments of clarity later in the novel) surprised me, I did like the characterization of Hastings and Poirot, as well as the cast of all involved in the mystery. It was a lovely listen, I really enjoyed Phoebe Judge's reading of it.