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kloughlin's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Murder
Minor: Child death and Suicide
ampmtmsm's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
eat_read_knit's review
4.0
A very good mystery, but not a very good Poirot novel. If you look at the Poirot of this tale as a new character who operates as part of a detective team, and not as a pale simulacrum of Christie's genius sleuth, then this is a well-plotted and enjoyable read. However, if you want the original Poirot, you will be disappointed.
kerrianne10's review
mysterious
relaxing
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? No
3.25
svreads's review
4.0
I enjoyed this one so much more than The Monogram Murders. Although I went into this series not expecting it to mimic Agatha Christie's writing style to a T, I was surprised to find that it felt very different indeed. The second novel in the new Hercule Poirot series, however, is much more aligned with my vision of the great detective and his little grey cells. One of the things I do enjoyed about Agatha Christie's mysteries is her uncanny ability to understand human nature and motives. I found this story to include much more insight into the motives of characters than The Monogram Murders. I enjoyed the setting, the characters, and was ultimately satisfied with the ending, albeit I was expecting something different. I look forward to reading more of Sophie Hannah's Poirot mysteries.
lara_dillon's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
bibliocamera's review
5.0
I really enjoyed this story! Who is telling the truth? What is the motive? Who will be the victim? Why now? So, many delicious questions!
Catchpool is a great character to contrast Poirot. (So much better than Hastings!) I really appreciate their relationship.
What makes this so remarkable to me is how many twists and turns there were. It is marvelously clever, clues hidden everywhere in plain sight. Such fun.
Catchpool is a great character to contrast Poirot. (So much better than Hastings!) I really appreciate their relationship.
What makes this so remarkable to me is how many twists and turns there were. It is marvelously clever, clues hidden everywhere in plain sight. Such fun.
edlib's review
5.0
I really enjoyed this story! Who is telling the truth? What is the motive? Who will be the victim? Why now? So, many delicious questions!
Catchpool is a great character to contrast Poirot. (So much better than Hastings!) I really appreciate their relationship.
What makes this so remarkable to me is how many twists and turns there were. It is marvelously clever, clues hidden everywhere in plain sight. Such fun.
Catchpool is a great character to contrast Poirot. (So much better than Hastings!) I really appreciate their relationship.
What makes this so remarkable to me is how many twists and turns there were. It is marvelously clever, clues hidden everywhere in plain sight. Such fun.
celiapowell's review
4.0
I've now read all of Sophie Hannah's Poirot novels - this one is excellent, she does a wonderful job at evoking both Poirot and a very Christie-esque plot.