The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
scaredykatbooks's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Racism, Death, Sexism, Antisemitism, Misogyny, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, Gun violence, Misogyny, Antisemitism, Gaslighting, Suicide, Violence, Gore, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness
Minor: Alcoholism, Car accident, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Alcohol, Antisemitism, Classism, Colonisation, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Abortion, and Suicide
kimmysanders's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I think this is likely one of those books I'd never be able to finish in print, but with the right narrator it just clicks. Stevens does all the voices, and inhabits every character so well that you really feel like you can see them. The story just flew by and I was honestly surprised by the end, which I didn't think could be possible with a book this old.
Obviously not going to comment much on the plot, as it's a mystery. Content warnings ahoy, although the later editions have at least altered the glaringly racist title. Basically if you've never read Agatha Christie and want to give it a try, you could do a lot worse than letting Dan chaperone you.
Graphic: Blood, Death, Murder, Suicide, and Violence
Moderate: Antisemitism, Child death, Domestic abuse, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Terminal illness, and Blood
Minor: Abortion, Bullying, and Racism