laura_inthewoods's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
silver_valkyrie_reads's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Book fourteen of my personal read through of Agatha Christie in publication order!
I must have read this before because I knew almost immediately was the solution to the mystery was (though I did doubt myself a few times along the way). Not quite a personal favorite because I don't LOVE any of the characters, but it was just perfectly wintery, cozy Agatha Christie mystery feel through the whole thing, and nearly every character was entertaining to read about.
I must have read this before because I knew almost immediately was the solution to the mystery was (though I did doubt myself a few times along the way). Not quite a personal favorite because I don't LOVE any of the characters, but it was just perfectly wintery, cozy Agatha Christie mystery feel through the whole thing, and nearly every character was entertaining to read about.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Infidelity and Racism
A seance is a major plot element, though not taken too seriously.princessleia4life's review against another edition
5.0
Figured it out in the first chapter, but it was still one AMAZING story!
cj_mo_2222's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. Christie does a great job of describing the setting and establishing the atmosphere from the very start. The seance is a nice touch, adding to the foreboding atmosphere. It is so clever the way seemingly disjointed facts are revealed to be important pieces of the puzzle.
I was surprised by the identity of the killer and had guessed it incorrectly even though there were clues included throughout the story. I'm keeping this vague so I don't spoil anything, but I admit I was a little disappointed in how things turned out for a couple of the main characters, but the clues were there for this part of the story, too. Overall, an entertaining mystery that I'm glad I read. (4.5 stars)
I was surprised by the identity of the killer and had guessed it incorrectly even though there were clues included throughout the story. I'm keeping this vague so I don't spoil anything, but I admit I was a little disappointed in how things turned out for a couple of the main characters, but the clues were there for this part of the story, too. Overall, an entertaining mystery that I'm glad I read. (4.5 stars)
ironmil6's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ccbrown90's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-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
fictionfan's review against another edition
3.0
Any Agatha Christie is enjoyable, especially when narrated by the wonderful Hugh Fraser, but this one didn't work for me as well as usual. The simple reason is that I developed an irrational dislike of the heroine Emily Trefusis. It's a pity, because I loved the nicely spooky beginning, when a light-hearted game of table-turning turns serious when the spirits announce that a man has been murdered. And the plot is good, relying on being able to work out how the murder was done, which of course I didn't. Not sure why poor Emily annoyed me so much. I usually love Christie's spirited independent-minded heroines, like Tuppence Beresford or Lucy Eylesbarrow. I think it was that I felt Emily was being unfair, either to her fiancé, who is the chief suspect, or to Charles, the journalist whom Emily flirts with to get him to agree to help her find the murderer. But it's not a big deal, and most people seem to love Emily, so don't let me put you off. Otherwise a fun read, and with its snowy setting on Dartmoor, perfect for winter reading.
ayushk21's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
3.75