octavia_cade's review
mysterious
fast-paced
3.0
The fraudulent, opportunistic protagonist of this story is called Eurydice Spragg, and instantly I am reminded of Narnia's Eustace Scrubb, who almost deserved his name. I suppose when you're as prolific as Christie was, you start to get pretty desperate trying to find names you haven't used before, and Spragg, who is a fake spiritualist exploiting a grieving grandfather, certainly deserves that particular monstrosity.
I didn't pick the ending at all, but I continue to be entertained, if slightly baffled, by the sheer number of random stories that Miss Marple can even more randomly connect to various mysteries. That said, while it's a bit of an off-the-wall solution, it's also one that any child would be familiar with, so little Tommy earned his mention here, I suppose.
I didn't pick the ending at all, but I continue to be entertained, if slightly baffled, by the sheer number of random stories that Miss Marple can even more randomly connect to various mysteries. That said, while it's a bit of an off-the-wall solution, it's also one that any child would be familiar with, so little Tommy earned his mention here, I suppose.
readingwithcats's review
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
twicebaked's review
5.0
4.5 stars and I always round up. I loved how, even rereading, I had no clue as to how the thing was pulled off!
The only thing that rubs me the wrong way, constantly, is the way Miss Marple goes about showing off how she knows. It's annoying and tedious and I prefer Poirot's boasting any day to Miss Marple's constant downplaying her own talents. 🙄🙄🙄
The only thing that rubs me the wrong way, constantly, is the way Miss Marple goes about showing off how she knows. It's annoying and tedious and I prefer Poirot's boasting any day to Miss Marple's constant downplaying her own talents. 🙄🙄🙄
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