224 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451199928
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An exotic holiday for Miss Marple is ruined when a retired major is killed… As Miss Marple sat basking in the Caribbean sunshine she felt mildly discontented with life. True, the warmth eased her rheumatism, but here in paradise nothing ever happe...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,435 reviews
Moods
adventurous 33%
dark 20%
tense 19%
lighthearted 17%
relaxing 12%
funny 9%
reflective 5%
challenging 4%
emotional 4%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 45%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 19% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 73% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 58% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Mental illness, RacismModerate
Racial slurs, Suicide attempt, MurderMinor
Infidelity, Suicide, Gaslighting
224 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451199928
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An exotic holiday for Miss Marple is ruined when a retired major is killed… As Miss Marple sat basking in the Caribbean sunshine she felt mildly discontented with life. True, the warmth eased her rheumatism, but here in paradise nothing ever happe...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,435 reviews
Moods
adventurous 33%
dark 20%
tense 19%
lighthearted 17%
relaxing 12%
funny 9%
reflective 5%
challenging 4%
emotional 4%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 45%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 19% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 73% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 58% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Mental illness, RacismModerate
Racial slurs, Suicide attempt, MurderMinor
Infidelity, Suicide, Gaslighting