fyre_flies's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
klazu's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
caputoce's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
relaxing
fast-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
4.0
thelittlebookie's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
4.0
ndenitto's review against another edition
3.0
An OK read. It's essentially 13 short stories told by mystery enthusiasts, none of whom matter except Miss Marple. The mysteries vary in intrigue. Some are really clever and well-thought out; some feel labored and stitched together. The basic formula each story follows is: someone tells the story of a mystery they know, the group guesses incorrectly for the answer, Miss Marple gets it right. Because the formula isn't strayed from, the pages in each chapter dedicated to OTHER character's guesses feel like a waste of time. Why bother reading something that is incorrect and contributes nothing to enrich the story?
Just OK.
Just OK.
ddiazmoron's review against another edition
5.0
Conocida como la dama del misterio, Christie escribió un gran número de obras del género policiaco. Creadora de dos grandes figuras en la literatura: Hércules Poirot, un detective belga y Miss Marple, una anciana de mente aguda que a pesar de haber vivido en un pequeño pueblo conoce de forma extraordinaria la naturaleza humana.
La obra narra trece relatos cortos, en los que cada personaje presenta un misterioso caso para entretener a los otros, entre los presentes se encuentra el ex investigador en jefe de Scotland Yard, el cual queda fascinado al ver como la anciana los resuelve sin dejar de bordar ni un solo momento. Convirtiendo a este libro en una obra perfecta para adentrarse al misterio de Agatha Christie, permitiendo picotear entre caso y caso para escoger tu favorito. En otras palabras, una obra para adentrarse al mundo del crimen.
La obra narra trece relatos cortos, en los que cada personaje presenta un misterioso caso para entretener a los otros, entre los presentes se encuentra el ex investigador en jefe de Scotland Yard, el cual queda fascinado al ver como la anciana los resuelve sin dejar de bordar ni un solo momento. Convirtiendo a este libro en una obra perfecta para adentrarse al misterio de Agatha Christie, permitiendo picotear entre caso y caso para escoger tu favorito. En otras palabras, una obra para adentrarse al mundo del crimen.
meekumoh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-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
Wonderful hodgepodge of Ms Marple, and it's lovely to see recurring characters.
ms_gouldbourne's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I adore Miss Marple, and I think The Thirteen Problems is my favourite of all her outings! The premise is ridiculous, but that's precisely why I adore it. She's a little old lady with no experience of life beyond her tiny insignificant village, and yet that's all she needs to solve every strange and mysterious case thrown her way. I love her.
dani_lettrice94's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0