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The Clocks by Agatha Christie

julan1027's review

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3.0

A secretary is called to take dictation for an blind woman, but when she arrives at the woman's home she finds a dead man instead. The man is surrounded by clocks that are all set a little over an hour ahead. Meanwhile, a man is trying to break a ring of spies that he thinks may be located in the same neighborhood.

Although a Hercule Poirot mystery, there wasn't a lot of Hercule Poirot in it. Also, the solutions to both of the mysteries seemed apparent fairly early on in the story. However, it was still a good read.

cathisherenow's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5 stars

Live Agatha’s writing and her set ups and great characters. Something I always feel off are the outdated times and how things happen. Some things are just so “clear” to Hercule Poirot that it seems unrealistic.

mikegloudemans's review

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3.0

Entertaining with good pacing, but among the worst resolutions I've read for a Poirot mystery .

aeder's review against another edition

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funny mysterious medium-paced

3.5

megangwen_'s review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

4.0

anna_norton's review against another edition

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mysterious medium-paced

4.0

harperbrum's review

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

4.0

neferetri's review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

taylorelm's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

3.75

riale's review

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0