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ablondereading's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
amyrh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
ginaparrish's review against another edition
3.0
This is an example of a mystery with the all the right elements that isn’t executed well enough. I am three-quarters of the way through reading all of Christie’s mysteries and this one came up short. Not only did I guess the murderer a quarter of the way into the book, I also rolled my eyes more times than I could count.
What if you could make someone die just by willing it? What if science advanced enough for our brainwaves to combine with sound waves so that we could kill each other with our minds?
If that sounds at all ridiculous to you, get ready because sentiments such as these are what you will be reading the entire book. All of the puzzle elements of the mystery are replaced with superstitious mumbo jumbo telling of the time, reminding you of how they used to hide under desks under threat of nuclear bombs.
In the end, the solution is the obvious one. The one you have been muttering to the protagonist since the beginning, but he’s too caught up in his fear of MAGIC that he doesn’t see what is right in front of him.
That said, it probably would make a better movie. It’s very theatrical.
Update: Prime did make a film adaptation and, yes, I enjoyed it better than the book. Actually, I have enjoyed all of their Christie adaptations.
What if you could make someone die just by willing it? What if science advanced enough for our brainwaves to combine with sound waves so that we could kill each other with our minds?
If that sounds at all ridiculous to you, get ready because sentiments such as these are what you will be reading the entire book. All of the puzzle elements of the mystery are replaced with superstitious mumbo jumbo telling of the time, reminding you of how they used to hide under desks under threat of nuclear bombs.
In the end, the solution is the obvious one. The one you have been muttering to the protagonist since the beginning, but he’s too caught up in his fear of MAGIC that he doesn’t see what is right in front of him.
That said, it probably would make a better movie. It’s very theatrical.
Update: Prime did make a film adaptation and, yes, I enjoyed it better than the book. Actually, I have enjoyed all of their Christie adaptations.
soph_mac94's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
bookishlybeauty's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
4.25
elementarymydearwatson's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.25
aeschlimank's review against another edition
3.0
Fun and mysterious as all of her books are. I loved the mystical element of the three witches. There were some loose ends at the end that I wish were tidied up better.
rainyoctober's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
holy crap why are we not talking about this one more??? the intrigue, the suspense, the atmosphere!!! the creeping feeling of dread! points off for not being a fair play but how many of hers really are and that didn't stop me from gasping and thoroughly enjoying myself