Reviews

Uma porção de centeio by Agatha Christie

bookward's review against another edition

mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

emmabeckman's review against another edition

4.0

A mystery with good red herrings and a surprising finale! There was a lot of set up though, which I didn't love.

radioativaa's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

4.0

vailasleep's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

5.0

humatariq's review against another edition

5.0

I guess this is my favourite Marple so far.

swood19's review against another edition

emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.25

addison_reads's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

3.0

pinktulip_reads's review against another edition

challenging mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.5

aspygirlsmom_1995's review against another edition

emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

vintage_b's review against another edition

4.0

Mr. Rex Fortescue has been murdered, with a pocket full of rye found in his pocket. Was there something in his tea? Or was he poisoned prior to coming into the office? He was a big financier and made quite a lot of enemies. He was widely disliked, and his family as a whole was rather odious. What follows is a well-played-out whodunit. Can the detective in charge find the culprit? Bodies are starting to pile up, so let’s hope so. I rather enjoyed the police officer in this story; he was not so condescending. I didn't like that Miss Marple’s appearance was not until 50% into the book. I suppose it is something I won’t get used too. She is the titular character but seems too rarely to be in them. She made quick work of the plot and, in true Jane fashion, befriended all she met. Overall, a great story, with a decent red herring to throw you off until just quite near the end.