Reviews with content warning for Antisemitism - Peril at End House: A Hercule Poirot Mystery

It’s a silly little mystery book. I love me some Agatha Christie as a palate cleanser between more serious books. Not a fan of the antisemitic comments, though

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hfoster18's review against another edition

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challenging mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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dana_katherine's review against another edition

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One of my fave Agatha Christie plots and some peak Poirot/Hastings moments. As with many of her books, let down by the antisemitic characterisation of one of the characters.

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janemarple's review against another edition

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dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.25

There is a reason Agatha Christie is the master of the mystery, she is just so darn good at creating clever mysteries with endings you don’t see coming . This only critique I have is that the book has some of the casual anti-semitism that is present in many of her books.

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peggy_racham's review against another edition

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4.0

Good mistery,loved Poirot and Hastings banter and friendship. Little warning for slight misogony and one of comment of antisemitism

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cloay's review against another edition

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4.0

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breaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad's review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious 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

3.5

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jdcorley's review

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challenging mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

It's really a pity that one of the best Poirots is marred by the casual anti-semitism of the era. One offhand remark could have been put down to a character's crassness or prejudices, but it comes from many sources. The most widely adapted Poirots, Nile and Orient Express, are also among Christie's strangest. Here, the situation is much more straightforward, much closer to Christie's home and heart.

A crumbling old seaside Victorian home and a circle of young Londoner friends, ricocheting here and there, with shifting loyalties, deep passions, and, of course, just beneath the surface, the cold need for money, and lots of it. Poirot is nearby when a murder is attempted, so he takes on the difficult matter of preventing the next attempt from succeeding. The thrill of the chase is ever-present; the urgency of catching the murderer before they succeed (or, after they succeed twice...) is vital. And Christie plays fair. Everything we need to know is right here in front of us. We just need order, method, and the application of the grey cells to make it work. This is the nature of the best Poirots.

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