A review by bronwensbooks
Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie

mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

Not one of Christie’s best, I think it’s fair to say. It was published at the end of the 60s and you can really feel that Agatha was spooked by the rise of psychological thrillers as a genre. Much of the book is spent complaining about “maniacs and deviants” in a way that comes across as very bitter and out-of-touch. The actual mystery is fine, and eminently solvable, but I wish it was paced out a bit better; the plot really stagnates in the middle and then the climax feels a bit rushed rushed.
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