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bookfortbuilder's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
lara_dillon's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I found the plot convoluted but overall an enjoyable book
moogle6's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
It was entertaining and I thought the audiobook I listened to was well done. I wish they hadn’t dropped the spoiler about the murders in the first like, chapter of the book though.
loreopoly's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first of sophie hannah's i have read and the last actual agathie christi i read was back over 30 years ago so i can't give much in the may of critique in that regard. however it was a fast read and the characters were will developed. over all i found it pleasant and i would read more of her's for sure.
fridabackjanis's review against another edition
3.0
Perfectly nice little mystery. Truly an homage to the great Christie. It should not be compared to the original series but it is truly wonderful to be able to dive head first in to Poirot's world yet again.
korennn's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
4.0
richardmcartney's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
ne4's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
helgamharb's review against another edition
4.0
3.5
“A very little key will open a very heavy door.”
― Charles Dickens
Poirot has received a letter from Richard Devonport asking him to investigate the circumstances of his brother’s murder. Richard’s fiancé has confessed and is scheduled to be executed and far as the police and his parents are concerned the case is closed but Richard insists that his fiancé is innocent.
Did she or did she not kill the victim? If she did not, then why did she confess? If she did not, then who is the real killer?
This was an engaging and fast paced whodunit featuring Hercule Poirot and Detective Catchpool, with the usual clues, red herrings and twists.
At times the plot became confusing and distracting and in the process lost its smoothness. The motives for the killings also were unreasonable and the actions and reactions of some of the characters were absurd, bordering on fantastic.
Nevertheless, the author succeeded in conveying some elements of the brilliant Agatha Christie’s books.
“A very little key will open a very heavy door.”
― Charles Dickens
Poirot has received a letter from Richard Devonport asking him to investigate the circumstances of his brother’s murder. Richard’s fiancé has confessed and is scheduled to be executed and far as the police and his parents are concerned the case is closed but Richard insists that his fiancé is innocent.
Did she or did she not kill the victim? If she did not, then why did she confess? If she did not, then who is the real killer?
This was an engaging and fast paced whodunit featuring Hercule Poirot and Detective Catchpool, with the usual clues, red herrings and twists.
At times the plot became confusing and distracting and in the process lost its smoothness. The motives for the killings also were unreasonable and the actions and reactions of some of the characters were absurd, bordering on fantastic.
Nevertheless, the author succeeded in conveying some elements of the brilliant Agatha Christie’s books.