pranjuli's review
1.0
I've been a fan of Christie's suspense since I was a teen but I'm not sorry to point out that the characters in Christie's books are racist and are not called out for it.
I would have been into the story had it not spoiled my mood already by Raymond West's obvious racism.
It is probably because of this that the 'big reveal' didn't surprise me at all or maybe, it really wasn't that big of a surprise. Anyway, not recommended for stated reasons.
I would have been into the story had it not spoiled my mood already by Raymond West's obvious racism.
It is probably because of this that the 'big reveal' didn't surprise me at all or maybe, it really wasn't that big of a surprise. Anyway, not recommended for stated reasons.
acecatlady's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
booktrovertjen's review
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
octavia_cade's review
mysterious
fast-paced
3.0
I am the first to admit that, when it comes to mysteries, I rarely guess right as to the details. Perhaps I'm just not suspiciously oriented, but clearly today is an exception, because I picked where the missing gold was right off. I didn't know why it was where it was, but I knew where to go looking. And while I didn't suspect the location for the same reason that Miss Marple did, it continues to entertain me that she's able to solve these mysteries because she knows small housekeeping details that her compatriots in the Tuesday Mystery Club would absolutely overlook.
glenn_blake's review
3.0
I never suspected who the culprit was, and given that the clue was based on traditions from nearly one hundred years ago, I suppose that i would never have worked out whodunnit.
I like how Agatha Christie's writing style is simple and straightforward. It allows you to concentrate on solving the crime.
I like how Agatha Christie's writing style is simple and straightforward. It allows you to concentrate on solving the crime.
northernatlas's review
3.0
My first Agatha Christie! Miss Marple hardly features in this story at all, but her humour is endearing and the mystery is simple and charming.
readingwithcats's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
twicebaked's review
3.0
This was good. Not as good as The Blood-stained Pavement, but it was still good. I wouldn't have guessed except I've already read it. But it's a good story and I like reading it occasionally.
The only thing I didn't like about this short story was, as usual, Miss Marple. Err that lady rubs me the wrong way every time I read a story with her in it.
(to Aunt Jane:) "What is your opinion?"
"You wouldn't like my opinion, dear. Young people never do, I notice. It is better to say nothing."
(at this point I'd be like "the HECK we don't want it, Aunt Jane, so go away and leave us alone thx" Unfortunately...)
"Nonsense, Aunt Jane; out with it."
(oh well NOW that he presses her, and since she was planning on telling them this whole time ANYWAY, she's like)
because she can't bear to NOT be the center of attention and also right about everything. It totally reminds me of that sWooZie video about cheaters in college and he's like I aint no snitch so don't ask me to rat on my friends and the guy's like no I won't ask you to-- and he says OK FINE IT WAS AIDEN AND SARAH. Like that is so Miss Marple I swear. But other than Miss Marple being subtle with a capital B, it was a pretty good story.
The only thing I didn't like about this short story was, as usual, Miss Marple. Err that lady rubs me the wrong way every time I read a story with her in it.
(to Aunt Jane:) "What is your opinion?"
"You wouldn't like my opinion, dear. Young people never do, I notice. It is better to say nothing."
(at this point I'd be like "the HECK we don't want it, Aunt Jane, so go away and leave us alone thx" Unfortunately...)
"Nonsense, Aunt Jane; out with it."
(oh well NOW that he presses her, and since she was planning on telling them this whole time ANYWAY, she's like)
because she can't bear to NOT be the center of attention and also right about everything. It totally reminds me of that sWooZie video about cheaters in college and he's like I aint no snitch so don't ask me to rat on my friends and the guy's like no I won't ask you to-- and he says OK FINE IT WAS AIDEN AND SARAH. Like that is so Miss Marple I swear. But other than Miss Marple being subtle with a capital B, it was a pretty good story.
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