The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
lenorayoder's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
4.0
I have to mention - there are several instances in the dialogue of period-typical racism. Because it’s always in dialogue it’s never clear if the author endorses it, although the (unreliable) narrator doesn’t give it a second thought. It’s possibly a commentary on rich and/or rural British attitudes of the time, but I can’t tell. Mostly antisemitic sentiments, as well as a mention of blackface.Â
I’m excited to read more of Christie’s works. She’s definitely one of those authors who deserves the hype!
Minor: Racism
ellanarose's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Racism, Sexism, Antisemitism, Colonisation, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Murder, and Racial slurs
an_actual_floof's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Minor: Racism and Antisemitism
rebeccainspace's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
I described the novel as funny because some character interactions that made me laugh. The main detective is quite a character which results in some numerous reacts of other characters. The main character can also be an idiot sometimes, especially with women, and I enjoyed joining other characters in laughing at him.Â
I did knock down the review a bit because while a great story, the result of being an old novel means that there are some things that make it unenjoyable to read. For instance there is some racism and the n-word is used once. For reference, it is minimal in comparison to other classic novels I've read, but it still affected by reading experience when it happened.Â
Minor: Racial slurs and Racism
danisacchi's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
Minor: Racism
use of the 'n' word in the book. racist, distasteful and really threw me off while reading but it was written in a time those things could be written unchecked.oceanwriter's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Racial slurs, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Antisemitism
Minor: Racism
adyn's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Murder and Death
Minor: Antisemitism and Racism
drumpenguin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Racism, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Racial slurs, and Sexism
nlarson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, Antisemitism, and Sexism
clsl's review against another edition
3.5
Moderate: Racism
Racial slurs used in a 1920s context