Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Lord Edgware Dies by Agatha Christie

4 reviews

leonorb's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

Agatha Christie’s genius story narrated by Hastings’ actor. What else does one need?

Also found my fave quote:

“And so could you know it if you would only use the brains the good God has given you. Sometimes I really am tempted to believe that by inadvertence, He passed you by.” 

(Said by Poirot to Hastings)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Murder

awebofstories's review against another edition

mysterious fast-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? It's complicated

3.5

Grade: B+

This is a two-hand book.  On one hand, it is a fun mystery with well-drawn characters and countless twists.  On the other hand, it is littered with racist and anti-Semitic comments.  If you can deal with the "of its time" quality of this book, it could be worthwhile.  But, if you are troubled by these comments, you may want to search out the newest digital edition for the "sensitized" version.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Antisemitism

espringer43's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism

lollykendall's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racism and Racial slurs