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mich_elle02's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.75
chloeindielive's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
theobscureboleyngirl's review against another edition
3.0
“And I looked and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him...” Revelation, Chapter Six, Verse Eight.
To be fair, I was experiencing a major book hangover when I started this story. The first handful of pages piqued my interest immediately then I felt it sort of taper off until about midway through. However, it’s hard for me to decipher if that was really the case or if I was just missing my last book - but I digress. The description below is taken directly from the book blurb:
When an elderly priest is murdered, the killer searches the victim so roughly that his already ragged cassock is torn in the process. What was the killer looking for? And what had a dying woman confided to the priest on her deathbed only hours earlier?
Mark Easterbrook and his sidekick Ginger Corrigan are determined to find out. Maybe the three women who run The Pale Horse public house, and who are rumored to practice the “Dark Arts,” can provide some answers?
The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie certainly delivers on the sinister yet curious feelings one associates with occult dealings. Mark Easterbrook’s narrative is similar to what I imagine my own would be {if I had his courage} I feel I would almost be drawn in against {or because of} my own will & would be unable to restrain myself from peeking beyond the vail should the opportunity present itself. I look forward to watching the limited series to see how it plays out on screen!
To be fair, I was experiencing a major book hangover when I started this story. The first handful of pages piqued my interest immediately then I felt it sort of taper off until about midway through. However, it’s hard for me to decipher if that was really the case or if I was just missing my last book - but I digress. The description below is taken directly from the book blurb:
When an elderly priest is murdered, the killer searches the victim so roughly that his already ragged cassock is torn in the process. What was the killer looking for? And what had a dying woman confided to the priest on her deathbed only hours earlier?
Mark Easterbrook and his sidekick Ginger Corrigan are determined to find out. Maybe the three women who run The Pale Horse public house, and who are rumored to practice the “Dark Arts,” can provide some answers?
The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie certainly delivers on the sinister yet curious feelings one associates with occult dealings. Mark Easterbrook’s narrative is similar to what I imagine my own would be {if I had his courage} I feel I would almost be drawn in against {or because of} my own will & would be unable to restrain myself from peeking beyond the vail should the opportunity present itself. I look forward to watching the limited series to see how it plays out on screen!
eososray's review against another edition
5.0
I am seriously addicted to the courageous, adventurous, and plucky heroines in Agatha Christie's books. They are completely opposite to me and maybe that is part of the charm.
The darker feel to this story as suggestions of the occult are raised gives it a slightly creepier feeling, though without losing any of the classic Christie flavour.
I loved the characters, the setting and the mystery.
The darker feel to this story as suggestions of the occult are raised gives it a slightly creepier feeling, though without losing any of the classic Christie flavour.
I loved the characters, the setting and the mystery.
ivaorlic's review against another edition
mysterious
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
callidoralblack's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Murder
Minor: Stalking and Alcohol
nolegirl's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75