Reviews

Dopo le esequie by Agatha Christie

neferetri's review against another edition

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? No

3.5

I finally was able to figure out who did it before the end!  This is the first in the Poirot series that I was able to solve the murder which was sort of gratifying but also maybe a tiny bit disappointing.  Either I'm getting more observant or this wasn't one of the better mysteries in the series.  I didn't love it but didn't hate it, it was just fine.

hopelikeyou's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

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

2.5

mborer23's review against another edition

4.0

Richard Abernethie, a rich, elderly man dies, soon followed by his younger sister Cora, who is murdered brutally at her home.

But was Richard also a victim of murder? Why was Cora killed, and by whom? And do any of the broke and disgruntled Abernethie clan have blood on their hands? Hercule Poirot is called in to sort out the mystery, and does so in his usual grand style. Highly recommended, not least for its portrait (much like Taken at the Flood) of the economic difficulties faced by postwar Britons.

Reference is made in the novel to Lord Edgware Dies; Poirot describes the Edgware case as having been a difficult one.

aspygirlsmom_1995's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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

4.0

kinga_minga's review against another edition

3.0

But you cannot give to people what they are incapable of receiving.

genteelblackhole's review against another edition

4.0

Agatha Christie almost always manages to outsmart me, even as I read more of her books and learn more of her tricks. And she got me again, dammit!

tewzkq's review against another edition

dark mysterious slow-paced

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

4.0

cortney9812's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

allofeternity's review against another edition

5.0

As usual it's the one person I didn't expect

bibliocamera's review against another edition

3.0

This is an interesting, fun mystery with plenty of complex characters and red herrings. Poirot’s is not in the book until it’s about 30% over. So, there is a lot of filler. So, much background on the characters and too much set up. The ending is satisfying which saves the book, but it would be more enjoyable if Poirot showed up earlier. This is the same complaint I have with “The Hollow” and “Three Act Tragedy” if it’s a Poirot story, he needs to be there, not just in the background.

There is also a spoiler for “Lord Edgware Dies” #9 so beware.