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Труп в библиотеке by Agatha Christie, Agatha Christie, Г. Костина, Людмила Обухова

liznorell's review against another edition

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3.0

Mysteries aren't my favorite genre, and this was my first Agatha Christie novel. It was... ok? I guess?

Read for a book club. I probably won't seek out more from the author.

oliviarh's review against another edition

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funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

novelnd's review against another edition

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4.0

I really like how the Constables and police officers investigating the crime just seem so resigned to the fact that Miss Marple knows everything. It's good to know that her abilities are recognized in such a way.

angiekeim_11's review against another edition

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4.0


The body of a dead girl is found in the library of an older couple. There are only two people with motives, and the case gets more and more complicated until Miss Marple is called for help by the police to solve the crime.

I can never guess the killer's identity in a Christie novel! Ever! Just when I think I've got it, I realize she's dropped too many red herrings, making me think I've figured it out, but it's just a ruse, so I guess another character but get stumped, trying to figure out their motive, and then I doubt myself again, and we're back to square one. I shake my fist at Agatha Christie and scream, 'Curse you!,' but I mean it in the best possible way.

oandthefoxes's review against another edition

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4.0

Ashamed to say this is the first Christie I have read, having always defaulted to the rather good ITV adaptations.
Thoroughly enjoyed it and now desperate to go to Devon and see the newly refurbed museum!

evitaklaassen's review against another edition

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funny mysterious relaxing 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

4.25

ricarmoo's review against another edition

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mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Considering that the book is now 83 years old, there was some relatively old fashioned language and sensibilities that may not be as modern as I’m used to - which is as I expected. However, I was blown away by the actual mystery itself - I was completely shocked by the reveal of the killer and very pleasantly surprised!
There’s a reason that Agatha Christie is as renowned an author as she is!

emilykeogh23's review against another edition

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funny mysterious

4.5

Yet again Agatha Christie took me by surprise, by the end I was so sure I’d figured out who the murderer was, and I was wrong - but I’m glad I was wrong haha!! I enjoyed this more than the murder at the vicarage, I was definitely more invested in this one

aismith's review against another edition

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dark 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

3.5

chloe_y's review against another edition

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3.0

3/5 ⭐️

I love me some Agatha Christie but this one was just okay. My mind wasn't completely blown and that's alright. Very cosy mystery.