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blakimusmaximus's review against another edition
2.0
Eh. this could have been a short story. half the characters aren't needed, and the investigation itself is so long-winded.
the final solution was a mixed bag - half of it made sense, the other half came out of nowhere, and if you've read any Christie prior, you'll more than likely figure out who, though maybe not why.
the final solution was a mixed bag - half of it made sense, the other half came out of nowhere, and if you've read any Christie prior, you'll more than likely figure out who, though maybe not why.
vstewart76's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-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
3.75
darkscathe's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
swooner101's review against another edition
3.0
My second Agatha Christie read, this one was still fun, but lacked some of the spark I found in "Mystery at Styles," her first published novel. This was written just shy of 50 years later, and while the fun puzzle aspect is still there, the solution didn't seem to bring quite as clever in bringing those puzzle pieces together. The author may be dating herself a bit, too -- it's 1969, and the couple of references to ESP sounded as if she might be trying to show an awareness of current trends. Meanwhile, quite a few of the characters feel obliged to remark on the fact that parents and law enforcement just aren't as strict as they used to be -- comments that are in keeping with more mature characters, but possibly also echoing Christie's own views as well. Still, I'm getting fond of Poirot and his meticulous quirks. Pretty soon I think I'll be getting acquainted with Miss Marple, too.
spookymom420's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
fitzpatrickhannah's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
bookbearreads's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this was a very good mystery. Plenty of characters and a good amount of twists and turns to keep me guessing.
cindilm76's review against another edition
5.0
Thoroughly enjoyable mystery. I love Poirot, and never seem to solve his mysteries before his reveal. It's a nice re-set after dozens of standard mysteries and cozies.
Added to that, the Halloween theme right now in mid-October was interesting. To read of a Halloween party and celebrations then compared to now (walking in every store from early Sept on, with motion activated skeletons, ghouls and ghosties, neighbors decorating with orange pumpkin lights and the like) was a nice distraction as well.
Added to that, the Halloween theme right now in mid-October was interesting. To read of a Halloween party and celebrations then compared to now (walking in every store from early Sept on, with motion activated skeletons, ghouls and ghosties, neighbors decorating with orange pumpkin lights and the like) was a nice distraction as well.
culuriel's review against another edition
4.0
A classic Agatha Christie, and the plot was adapted for a Haunting in Venice. Christie fills this with lots of generational angst as the old folks wring their metaphorical hands whining about “kids today” in the 1960s. Poirot figures it out quite early in the book, and I feel like an idiot for not figuring it out too. I realize now the same feint was used in one of the 12 “Marple” stories that came out a couple years back. From there, Poirot is still interviewing people so he can someone who is still in danger and why. The fantastic ending is very “the kids are all right”, showing they are quite useful when the old folks plot evil.