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qwelling4's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
soulmate's review against another edition
3.0
What a mixed bag.
Not my favorite short story collection (that title goes out to Mr Quin) but i did enjoy most of it.
Triangle at Rhodes had some early vibes of 'Evil under the Sun' and other relationship based stories. The Incredible Theft had a espionage element i liked. And the Dead Man's Mirror a good old 'suicide' but was it (?) among family and friends.
I'd say the only story i straight up didn't like was the titular 'Murder in the Mews'. Another 'suicide' but was it (?) story which in itself WAS engaging but Poirot's attitude at the end was not it for me. But on a more fun note, it did have the most obvious sapphic vibes in a old book i ever read 😂 like u have a girl being described as really really devoted to her female friend and hating the lover of said friend but than getting labeled jealous cus u want her man apperantly.
maisieb14's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ana_readsthings's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Three novellas and a short story are packed together in this book of faster paced Poirot cases. As a sucker for Agatha Christie, I was definitely biased in favor of Poirot. I read an older physical copy of this book, titled "Dead Man's Mirror", with a slightly different order of stories than the more recent printing of this book that used "Murder at the Mews" as both it's title and first story instead.
Dead Man's Mirror - 4 stars
Sir Chevenix-Gore is found locked in his study, having apparently committed suicide. But something is fishy at the scene of the crime, and Poirot is on the scene to figure out the mystery. Fun story, was not able to predict the murderer, despite all the obvious clues haha.
The Incredible Theft - 3 stars
I do not think I have read this story before, but the premise of the missing/stolen government plans seems so familiar that I feel as if Christie may have used this thread in a different story before.
Murder at the Mews - 4.5 stars
This story I have definitely read before, and greatly enjoyed again the second time around. Poirot and Japp partnerships are such fun! In this story, noth Poirot and Japp quickly identify that a so-called-suicide is likely a murder case instead, and must identify the killer despite the red herrings thrown their way. Stronger work than Dead Man's Mirror, perhaps it does deserve first story placement in the newer publications.
Triangle at Rhodes - 5 stars
This one is actually short-story length instead of novella length, and packed a punch for me. As Poirot vacations in Rhodes, the tension of an inevitable death and murder grows quickly, and with masterful pacing, and Poirot is left solving a crime he instead had hoped to prevent.
Dead Man's Mirror - 4 stars
Sir Chevenix-Gore is found locked in his study, having apparently committed suicide. But something is fishy at the scene of the crime, and Poirot is on the scene to figure out the mystery. Fun story, was not able to predict the murderer, despite all the obvious clues haha.
The Incredible Theft - 3 stars
I do not think I have read this story before, but the premise of the missing/stolen government plans seems so familiar that I feel as if Christie may have used this thread in a different story before.
Murder at the Mews - 4.5 stars
This story I have definitely read before, and greatly enjoyed again the second time around. Poirot and Japp partnerships are such fun! In this story, noth Poirot and Japp quickly identify that a so-called-suicide is likely a murder case instead, and must identify the killer despite the red herrings thrown their way. Stronger work than Dead Man's Mirror, perhaps it does deserve first story placement in the newer publications.
Triangle at Rhodes - 5 stars
This one is actually short-story length instead of novella length, and packed a punch for me. As Poirot vacations in Rhodes, the tension of an inevitable death and murder grows quickly, and with masterful pacing, and Poirot is left solving a crime he instead had hoped to prevent.
nisuomi's review against another edition
adventurous
relaxing
fast-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
3.5
Nice little stories. Compact Poirot stories, almost like a Sherlock Holmes style stories - many stories in one book.
elenavillan's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
The Incredible Theft > Triangle at Rhodes > Murder in the Mews > Dead Man’s Mirror
hopelikeyou's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
larra's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ashaeffendy's review against another edition
4.0
Buku ini isinya kumpulan kasus hercule poirot, ada 4 kasus (pembunuhan di lorong, pencurian yang aneh, cermin mayat & segitiga di rhodes). Sejujurnya aku kurang suka baca kumpulan kasus gini karena masing2 kasusnya terlalu cepat selesai & gak mendetail seperti buku yg full oneshoot.
Diantara 4 kasus tersebut aku paling suka cermin mayat & segitiga di rhodes. Utk cermin mayat ceritanya paling detail diantara yg lain & sama sekali gak ketebak pelakunya siapa soalnya hintsnya tipis sekali
Diantara 4 kasus tersebut aku paling suka cermin mayat & segitiga di rhodes. Utk cermin mayat ceritanya paling detail diantara yg lain & sama sekali gak ketebak pelakunya siapa soalnya hintsnya tipis sekali