andrea_dep's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
joshgauthier's review
4.0
Tensely plotted, generally unpredictable, and thoroughly enjoyable. The story and characters definitely feel like a murder mystery rather than something that might actually happen, but that's a minor complaint overall.
amysutton's review
3.0
Three Blind Mice - One of the only Christie stories that I managed to guess correctly! The setting was the typical countryside with a large blizzard trapping all of the characters. I loved how unique and well defined each character was, and the shorter story meant that the plot stayed engaging.
isalaur's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
5.0
I am a huge Agatha Christie fan so it is a pleasure to re-visit her work. And sine I read this novella so long ago I had no memory of the conclusion!
One of my favorite aspect of Christie’s work is the way she uses questions and doubt to get the characters’ minds spinning. It adds to the tension of the piece as the reader gets caught up in the wondering as well.
In this book we have people stranded in a manor house with a killer. All of them are strangers as the manor house has been turned into a boarding house and there are three guests, the newlywed couple running the place, a middle of the night mysterious arrival, and the recently arrived policeman who tells them of the murder connection.
The story plays out as the tension builds and there is a murder with a promised third in the offing. Suspicions swirl around everyone until the climactic moment. It is vintage Christie.
One of my favorite aspect of Christie’s work is the way she uses questions and doubt to get the characters’ minds spinning. It adds to the tension of the piece as the reader gets caught up in the wondering as well.
In this book we have people stranded in a manor house with a killer. All of them are strangers as the manor house has been turned into a boarding house and there are three guests, the newlywed couple running the place, a middle of the night mysterious arrival, and the recently arrived policeman who tells them of the murder connection.
The story plays out as the tension builds and there is a murder with a promised third in the offing. Suspicions swirl around everyone until the climactic moment. It is vintage Christie.
beldryn's review
This was somewhat different for me, as I usually only read fantasy, really :)
However, I found these short stories to be quite enjoyable.
I'll be sure to read more of these in the future.
But, my next book is gonna be fantasy again, I think ;)
However, I found these short stories to be quite enjoyable.
I'll be sure to read more of these in the future.
But, my next book is gonna be fantasy again, I think ;)
naomisbookshelf's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mon_ique's review
5.0
Having actually saw the play form of this before reading, it was really cool to read the little bits and details I may have missed just watching it. The performance and acting was awesome and yet moving, so it made me look forward to reading this book. Christopher Wren is my favorite, crazy character!