Reviews

La Dernière Énigme by Agatha Christie

bludgeoned_by_hail's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious relaxing tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

I have a lot of fondness and nostalgia for Agatha Christie murder mysteries (like a lot of people). Even as a child I loved their signature charm, cozy yet tense atmosphere, well executed twists and excentric yet likable characters. Reading as an adult I'm realizing I never gave enough credit to the quality of the writing itself. Aside from the skillful plotting and foreshadowing, I was very impressed by the amazing flow, set-dressing that was never to the detriment of the story, and light social commentary. The main characters were very likable too and I didn't mind them taking the spotlight despite being a Miss Marple stan.
As for the mystery itself, it's a pretty standard and decent one. The past element of it makes it somewhat unique, and it's satisfying to see the pieces come together, but personally I didn't have a big OH SHIT moment with it like I had with other Agatha Christie stories.
Overall liked it! Recommended if you like Miss Marple stories lmao what else can I say.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence and Murder

holdawayjen's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.25

aelin7's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

rebplane's review against another edition

mysterious 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

2.5

jenmurray's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

4.25

krobinson9292's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.0

khadijune's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

thereadingkat's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

leo1976's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

rungemaille's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0