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aeschlimank's review against another edition
3.0
Fun and mysterious as all of her books are. I loved the mystical element of the three witches. There were some loose ends at the end that I wish were tidied up better.
rainyoctober's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
holy crap why are we not talking about this one more??? the intrigue, the suspense, the atmosphere!!! the creeping feeling of dread! points off for not being a fair play but how many of hers really are and that didn't stop me from gasping and thoroughly enjoying myself
rmarcin's review against another edition
3.0
Read for a book club selection.
When a priest is murdered after hearing a confession of a dying woman, the police are surprised to find a list of names in the priest's shoe. It seems the assassin was searching the priest for something, but didn't find it. Mark Easterbrook sees a fight in a bar, and one of the girls subsequently dies. After hearing from the police that her name was on the list found in the priest's shoe, and having been informed of The Pale Horse, Mark decides to investigate. He finds out that there is some sorcery happening and he and his girlfriend, Ginger, put together a plot to find the truth, putting Ginger in danger.
I wasn't too interested in this Christie mystery.
When a priest is murdered after hearing a confession of a dying woman, the police are surprised to find a list of names in the priest's shoe. It seems the assassin was searching the priest for something, but didn't find it. Mark Easterbrook sees a fight in a bar, and one of the girls subsequently dies. After hearing from the police that her name was on the list found in the priest's shoe, and having been informed of The Pale Horse, Mark decides to investigate. He finds out that there is some sorcery happening and he and his girlfriend, Ginger, put together a plot to find the truth, putting Ginger in danger.
I wasn't too interested in this Christie mystery.
kailey_luminouslibro's review against another edition
4.0
Ariadne Oliver's friend Mark hears about the murder of a priest who had a list of names tucked into his shoe. He had written down the list after hearing a deathbed confession, and was promptly murdered in the street only moments later. Mark goes to Ariadne for advice as he becomes more and more deeply involved in this mystery. He hears rumors about a place called The Pale Horse, where witches and mediums call on dark forces. But surely that is all nonsense, and no one could believe that witchcraft would really kill a person with a mere thought.
This mystery has a very creepy atmosphere, since Mark gets weirded out by the witchcraft and begins to wonder what connection there could be with the murder of the priest. He can't tell what is real and true anymore, and starts to think that maybe these witches are really calling on spirits or something. But his rational mind tells him that it must be all fake and there has to be a scientific explanation for what is happening.
I love how chaotic Ariadne Oliver is. She's so scatter-brained in the way she talks, because her mind is running a million miles a minute, but if you can follow her train of thought, it makes perfect sense. She's the one who has the flash of brilliance that gives Mark the final clue to solve the mystery and save the day!
The writing really emphasizes the creepiness of the Pale Horse and the people involved. The eerie mood pervades every aspect of the story and gradually infects each character as they get more and more involved. At the start, they scoff at the idea of witchcraft, but then they start to wonder and they get confused. But it's all illusion and suggestion and ambience.
Mark meets a young lady, Ginger, who can help him to uncover certain facts, and together they follow a line of inquiry that puts them both in danger. Ginger proves herself to be up to the challenge, but Mark is worried for her safety. The romance between them is quick but intense because there is so much as stake. I really enjoyed seeing them get closer as they investigate together.
The plot kept me guessing right up to the end, and I had no idea who the murderer could be. Agatha Christie always surprises me!
honorbound13's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I honestly had no clue where this plot was going until it was explained, and the way it was set up was ingenious, as was the outcome. Agatha really had me going for a while.
tinido's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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
3.75
Die Auflösung ist etwas über das Knie gebrochen, aber das ganze Setup mit den okkulten Praktiken und dem geschäftsmäßigen Zynismus der ganzen Mörder-Organisation ist einfach sehr gut gemacht. Gut gelesen.
humatariq's review against another edition
4.0
This was a good read, though definitely not something extraordinary.
lavins's review against another edition
5.0
Aghatha never disappoints! She's truly and always be one of the best.
One of the best things about her books is that you usually follow the evidence, you interview the witnesses. There's no drama, no mindless, endless chatter. No doubts. It's pure and through investigation work with a spark of brilliance from the main detective.
Excellent read!
One of the best things about her books is that you usually follow the evidence, you interview the witnesses. There's no drama, no mindless, endless chatter. No doubts. It's pure and through investigation work with a spark of brilliance from the main detective.
Excellent read!