A review by an_actual_floof
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie

adventurous mysterious tense 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? No

4.0

Quite a fun mystery!! I was drawn to this series in my local bookstore when I saw the huge shelf dedicated to Agatha Christie; I had heard of her before (obviously) and her character Poirot. Since I’m a fan of Sherlock Holmes, I thought I might find a similar comfort in this book. Plus, I love detective stories. I do think I got the sense of a similar aesthetic, but I appreciate how drawn out the mystery was (compared to how short SH books tend to be). The twists and turns kept me going and Poirot was endlessly entertaining and mysterious himself. I also enjoyed Hastings’ interactions with Poirot, I found it funny how sassy he got with him when the detective didn’t share all his findings. Overall, the characters have drawn me in, and the writing style is easy to enjoy. I think I’ll be continuing this series :)
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