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mbaroque's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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
4.25
This Agatha Christie mystery – set during the Cold War – offers an intriguing puzzle with how the neighbourhood block (where the body is discovered) is laid out, and all the different figures involved. As was Christie's intention, my ideas/suspicions were pulled in many directions, but there were a couple points (out of many!) I did end up being correct about.
I didn't care so much for the love story angle – Christie has written better romances. I'm generally not that big a fan of damsel-in-distress type stories.
I didn't care so much for the love story angle – Christie has written better romances. I'm generally not that big a fan of damsel-in-distress type stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Murder, Abandonment, and Alcohol
justcallmeemily's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
The Clocks is an interesting addition to the Hercule Poirot series. An old man had been murdered and it's up to Richard Hardcastle to figure out who killed him.
I was surprised to see someone besides Hercule take the ropes in solving the mystery, but a welcome temporary change.
I was surprised to see someone besides Hercule take the ropes in solving the mystery, but a welcome temporary change.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Alcohol
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Blood