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caterina's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Entertaining, quick read, and I figured out the secret adversary early on, but Christie did have me doubting myself for a second! I was pretty annoyed with the very negative portrayal of labor rights movements in the book (ah, truly the worst thing that could happen is a labor strike!). Slow and steady Tommy and quick and passionate Tuppence were a bit of a fun pairing, so I might read more of their books!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Kidnapping, and Murder
Minor: Gun violence, Incest, Misogyny, and Racial slurs
questingnotcoasting's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This was much more of an adventure than I was expecting, since most of the Agatha Christie books I've read have been murder mysteries, but it was a fun time. I liked Tommy and Tuppence as main characters and I think I'll pick up Christie's other novels featuring them. I did guess the ending which is unusual for me but still found it a satisfying read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement and Gun violence