trekkifulshay's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I know it's historic but I was not expect the G slur like 100 times in the first 2 chapters. It was a lot.
Graphic: Racism, Murder, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Sexism
literaryrevisited's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Murder and Racial slurs
Moderate: Death and Racial slurs
Minor: Child death
kecresser's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Murder and Violence
midwifekt's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
This was a great Christie character study.
MAJOR problems with the use of g*psy from beginning to end, and not just the word but insulting characteristics of the people from beginning to end.
MAJOR problems with the use of g*psy from beginning to end, and not just the word but insulting characteristics of the people from beginning to end.
Graphic: Racial slurs and Murder
Moderate: Gaslighting
poirot's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Terminal illness and Racism
Minor: Death of parent and Alcohol
gsch219's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Anti-Romani stereotypes and slurs
Graphic: Gaslighting, Racial slurs, and Murder
mrsdarcylynn's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I don’t think I’m okay. This book is a 3 star read right up until it isn’t. HOLY COW!!!!
Graphic: Murder, Racial slurs, Racism, Death, and Terminal illness
Agatha Christie is racist specifically against Gypsies (spelt gipsy in the book) throughout the entire novel.chloeimogen's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Racial slurs
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