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mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Ugh. The short stories didn't allow for any real development or exposition and being in the POV of Hastings who is a sexist pick me constantly jealous of his friend Poirot, made for a difficult experience. Not to mention the period-typical racism including slurs...
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming, Cursing, Death, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Classism
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
A collection of 11 short stories featuring Poirot & (unfortunately) Hastings, who still hasn't come to terms with being the comedic relief.
1 - The Adventure of "The Western Star" where the owner of a diamond receives warning that it
will be stolen. Not bad plot-wise but TWs for the racial slurs. 3.5/5
2 - The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor sees a tragic shooting: murder, suicide, or accident? 4/5
3 - The Adventure of the Cheap Flat - strange goings-on at a flat offered for well below market rate
- is it haunted? 3/5
4 - The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge - man killed by a mysterious stranger who disappears into thin
air. 3.5/5
5 - The Million Dollar Bond Robbery - bonds go missing from a locked case aboard a ship. 3/5
6 - The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb - deaths follow the opening of a tomb. Curse? One of the
better stories here. 4/5
7 - The Jewel Robbery at the 'Grand Metropolitan' - more jewellery goes missing. 4/5
8 - The Kidnapped Prime Minister - the (fictional) PM of the UK goes missing before an important
conference. Very good this one. 4/5
9 - The Disappearance of Mr Davenheim - banker goes missing from home. 3.5/5
10 - The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman - Count Foscatini is murdered in London. 3.5/5
11 - The Case of the Missing Will - overblown missing will saga. 3/5
Mixed bag here but none of them are really bad & a couple are rather ingenious in their solutions.
1 - The Adventure of "The Western Star" where the owner of a diamond receives warning that it
will be stolen. Not bad plot-wise but TWs for the racial slurs. 3.5/5
2 - The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor sees a tragic shooting: murder, suicide, or accident? 4/5
3 - The Adventure of the Cheap Flat - strange goings-on at a flat offered for well below market rate
- is it haunted? 3/5
4 - The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge - man killed by a mysterious stranger who disappears into thin
air. 3.5/5
5 - The Million Dollar Bond Robbery - bonds go missing from a locked case aboard a ship. 3/5
6 - The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb - deaths follow the opening of a tomb. Curse? One of the
better stories here. 4/5
7 - The Jewel Robbery at the 'Grand Metropolitan' - more jewellery goes missing. 4/5
8 - The Kidnapped Prime Minister - the (fictional) PM of the UK goes missing before an important
conference. Very good this one. 4/5
9 - The Disappearance of Mr Davenheim - banker goes missing from home. 3.5/5
10 - The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman - Count Foscatini is murdered in London. 3.5/5
11 - The Case of the Missing Will - overblown missing will saga. 3/5
Mixed bag here but none of them are really bad & a couple are rather ingenious in their solutions.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs
Moderate: Fatphobia, Misogyny