morj's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
karichan10's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
chaari's review against another edition
5.0
Das letzte Kapitel war dumm. Rest außerordentlich. Lieb den Fall!
zellapaige's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
3.25
The first murder doesn't occur until 40% of the way through this book. And that first 40% of this book was painful, somehow dull, and over-sensationalized.
The big reveal twist ending was super well done and engaging, but getting to that point is probably not worth the time.
The big reveal twist ending was super well done and engaging, but getting to that point is probably not worth the time.
benjfleck's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Taken at the Flood: Or, Inheritance Murder Fun!
If there's an old stodgy British family in a post-WWII Britain trying to work out a family inheritance, you best believe Hercule Poirot isn't far behind. Because whenever an inheritance comes into question, murder follows. OF COURSE. How could it not? In Taken at the Flood, we enter into the overly complicated lives of the Cloade and Marchmont families who are all quibbling over money after the death of patriarch George Cloade. There's a new young wife, stingy siblings, and all sorts of riff-raff. Who's who? What's true? What's real? Hard to say. There are maybe too many characters, but Christie manages to give them each a unique perspective and possible motive for murder.
I enjoyed trying to suss it all out and the ending is a bit... complicated. But ultimately, I was entertained, it was a fast read, and Poirot always knows. Future murderers and thieves, stop while you're ahead. Once you see Poirot, best to just admit you did it. He finds out everything in due time indeed!
If there's an old stodgy British family in a post-WWII Britain trying to work out a family inheritance, you best believe Hercule Poirot isn't far behind. Because whenever an inheritance comes into question, murder follows. OF COURSE. How could it not? In Taken at the Flood, we enter into the overly complicated lives of the Cloade and Marchmont families who are all quibbling over money after the death of patriarch George Cloade. There's a new young wife, stingy siblings, and all sorts of riff-raff. Who's who? What's true? What's real? Hard to say. There are maybe too many characters, but Christie manages to give them each a unique perspective and possible motive for murder.
I enjoyed trying to suss it all out and the ending is a bit... complicated. But ultimately, I was entertained, it was a fast read, and Poirot always knows. Future murderers and thieves, stop while you're ahead. Once you see Poirot, best to just admit you did it. He finds out everything in due time indeed!
heatherli25's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
lydiaaa's review
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Some interesting aspects, but mostly terribly boring and slow. The twist was fine but that final chapter was laughable.
abhi14699's review against another edition
4.0
Book Blurb:
A young widow inherits millions when her old husband dies intestate. All the relatives of the husband are sour. And all the women has is her brother.
Everyone has got a reason to kill you. If the women dies the money reverts back to the family.
Review:
The book was good until the penultimate chapter. The reveals were good. All is well but the last chapter makes you throw the book to a wall. Why Christie??? Why????
A young widow inherits millions when her old husband dies intestate. All the relatives of the husband are sour. And all the women has is her brother.
Everyone has got a reason to kill you. If the women dies the money reverts back to the family.
Review:
The book was good until the penultimate chapter. The reveals were good. All is well but the last chapter makes you throw the book to a wall. Why Christie??? Why????