A review by librarian_of_valencia
Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie

funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

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

4.5

Well this was an utterly delightful read. The narrator, the tone, the characters and their relationships, the setting, the mystery—all were absolutely enjoyable despite the fact that I knew the ending having seen the television show first! I highlighted and sent several quotes to friends because they made me laugh out loud, and I loved getting to watch the characters develop throughout the story.

I did alternate back and forth between the audiobook and the ebook for this one, and my one suggestion would be to listen to the Richard Grant version of the audiobook rather than the Joan Hickson. Since the book’s narrator is a man, I much preferred listening to it read by a male actor.

Otherwise, this was a solid 4.5 star read, and I’m excited to read more Miss Marple soon!