Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

The Early Cases of Hercule Poirot by Agatha Christie

2 reviews

poetsofsweetpea's review against another edition

mysterious 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? Yes

3.5

This was a collection of short stories about Hercule Poirot as advertised.  I was not prepared for the racism to be so overt.  It was pretty intense and obvious.  This was unsettling and I found it difficult to enjoy the stories. 

Otherwise it was expected.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Suicide, Violence, Murder, and Gaslighting

fyre_flies's review against another edition

informative mysterious reflective fast-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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Terminal illness, Murder, and Gaslighting