rauconire's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
carleen_99's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
janeeyre8's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
lovemyshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
relaxing
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
4.0
leahreadsstuff's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Poirot books have always been narrated in the first person, grounding the experience in a specific point of view. The change to third person perspective took me by surprise. It altered the experience considerably. I wasn’t sure how I felt about it at first. The story is wider and broader for the change, but the intimacy is lost somewhat.
The writing quality is wonderful, as usual, regardless of the perspective. I admire Agatha Christie’s ability to create complex plot, unique and memorable characters, and imbue her stories with wit and humor.
Nearly every chapter features a different perspective. At nearly 70 pages in, I was still unsure of what the driving story was. All the pieces were so disparate that I wasn’t clear on the plot. Poirot doesn’t even appear until page 94! It’s a long setup. Too long for my taste.
Once things actually begin to happen, the book moves along at a rapid pace and is utterly absorbing. Worth reading, even if it isn’t the best of Agatha Christie’s Poirot books.
kaithrin's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
Really enjoyed this Poirot & once again I didn't suspect the murderer - although I had previously read "The Plymouth Express" which had a similar plotline and lessened the impact of the end of the novel.
thenearestdream's review against another edition
4.0
one day agatha im gonna get you i swear im gonna predict it
sandralaurentino's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity and Death
Minor: Emotional abuse and Grief
jaybles's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0