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emmabeckman's review against another edition
3.0
My reading experience was marred somewhat by this nagging feeling that I had seen a TV adaptation of this story (even though it’s not a Poirot or a Marple). I’ve had a memory of a tv show with a beautiful mid-century house in the middle of the woods where everyone has this feeling it’s been cursed, but I couldn’t remember what it was other than it was based on a story by Agatha Christie. I think this must have been it. While I didn’t remember the exact plot points, I struggled a bit while reading the slow-moving set up because I had such a strong feeling that I knew this story already. Therefore, I would say this story is objectively a good, eerie, creepy one (prejudice against gypsies aside) but my reading experience was not amazing.
gautamgopalk's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Written in 1967 near the end of her life, this crime novel titled Endless Night is a superb work of fiction by Dame Agatha Christie, the undisputed queen of crime. The writing is in first person from the point of view of one of the central characters. The tone is suspenseful with an incredible build up of a sense of doom and foreboding. While this is classified as a crime novel, it is not a murder mystery in the conventional sense and it is definitely not a detective story (as one might mistakenly tend to expect from the writer). The themes touched upon lean heavily into romance, horror, and suspense with fortune telling and curses by gypsies sprinkled generously in the narration.
The story begins with the thoughts and desires of a poor 22-year old man in mid-20th century Britain who does odd jobs for a living. The central wants of a big house and a beautiful bride inexplicably sets a series of events in motion or so it seems. The find of a sprawling location for a beautiful house on a land supposedly cursed by gypsies makes the setting gloomy and tense. The story is heavily character driven with the interactions between a splattering of characters gently driving the plot.
Agatha Christie considered this as one of the favourites of her own works and it received warm critical reception upon publication. Reading this is an immersive experience that is highly recommended!
The story begins with the thoughts and desires of a poor 22-year old man in mid-20th century Britain who does odd jobs for a living. The central wants of a big house and a beautiful bride inexplicably sets a series of events in motion or so it seems. The find of a sprawling location for a beautiful house on a land supposedly cursed by gypsies makes the setting gloomy and tense. The story is heavily character driven with the interactions between a splattering of characters gently driving the plot.
Agatha Christie considered this as one of the favourites of her own works and it received warm critical reception upon publication. Reading this is an immersive experience that is highly recommended!
minxbi's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
5.0
Bisheriger Stand: Bester 2024-read so far.
Glaube nicht, dass ein anderes Buch das noch toppen kann. Left me SpEeChlEss. So viele Hints & trotzdem war ich am Ende schockoliert. Will es direkt nochmal lesen.
Glaube nicht, dass ein anderes Buch das noch toppen kann. Left me SpEeChlEss. So viele Hints & trotzdem war ich am Ende schockoliert. Will es direkt nochmal lesen.
lavins's review against another edition
4.0
Agatha never disappoints! A great book that keeps you guessing till the very end.
I wish she would give the reader a chance, instead of tricking it with a fake account of the story. Nevertheless a great read!
I wish she would give the reader a chance, instead of tricking it with a fake account of the story. Nevertheless a great read!
marlisenicole's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
reasteen's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
belwood303's review against another edition
3.0
Sometimes you get to the end of a well written mystery and cry "foul!" I had one huge issue with a sudden character change and it ruined the book for me. However, I enjoyed reading the book up to and even after that unfortunate part but if it had been anyone other than Agatha Christie I would probably have given a much lower review.
I picked this one because it was Agatha's personal favorite.
I picked this one because it was Agatha's personal favorite.