Reviews

Pleamares de la vida by Agatha Christie

edlib's review against another edition

4.0

Although this book is light on Poirot, his involvement is limited in the plot, I absolutely enjoyed it. The psychology of the post war trauma and how it impacts people differently is fascinating! So I didn’t mind at all as the story revealed it’s layers of complicated characters and motives and red herrings.

This is the only Poirot light book I’ve really enjoyed.

“The Hollow” was absolutely frustrating (and boring) to me because of the lack of Poirot, but not this one!

gillianre's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-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

3.0

taigahime's review against another edition

adventurous 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

3.0

Not my favorite Periot book, but a good one!

leasummer's review against another edition

3.0

I missed the connect between the title and the story. It was entertaining but parts didn’t hold my attention well. It was slow to get to the mystery and Poirot didn’t show up until well in the story.

I want to love Christie as she’s the Queen of Mystery, but I haven’t found one I love yet.

neferetri's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

klhitt's review against another edition

4.0

Fun mystery, but terrible last chapter on the aftermath.

libsreads's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

cardcaptorsena's review against another edition

3.0

I would say this one was one of her most predictable ones so far. Though not less enjoyable. The ending just annoyed me too much for me to give it more than three starts. And when I say ending, I mean the very last chapter.

andikaraditya's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

ms_gouldbourne's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Another wonderful outing by Poirot! If the final scene in the novel didn't exist, my rating would be higher... Agatha Christie sure did love a nice romantic ending, even when

the male lead literally attempted to murder his female love interest by strangulation.

Still, as always I thought the twists and turns were exciting and clever, and the characters felt well-developed and interesting!