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emilykeogh23's review against another edition
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
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
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.
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.
absireads's review against another edition
4.0
Probably my favorite of the three Agatha Christie's I've read so far this year, and one of my favorites full-stop. This is my first Marple -- I tried Murder at the Vicarage last year, but last year was not good for me, reading-wise, so I didn't get more than a few pages in before giving up (planning to return to it later). And while I definitely missed Hercule Poirot and his little grey cells and method, I did like Miss Marple quite a lot and found the story engrossing. I loved how much clothing and make-up played a role in this particular mystery -- the victim's white dress, her varnished nails (don't worry, that description is right up at the beginning, not a spoiler) -- especially having just read a book on the history of glamour. I didn't guess the killer -- no surprise there -- though I felt that with this one (unlike with The Murder on the Links) if I'd paused and written down the suspects and the facts I might have done it. But it was so good I wanted to keep reading through!
fromverotohero's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I knew there was something off, I KNEW IT!!!! Regardless, Miss Marple is delightful and smart and I could read about her adventures all day long..
adotmin's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
emiliaheiden's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-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
niamhreviews's review against another edition
3.0
Reading for research - I really didn't expect it to take me this long to get through a book this short. And I began to lose track of everyone. Maybe if I try some of her newer books, I'll have an easier job.
sofia_bookishwanderess's review against another edition
3.0
*3,5 stars*
The mystery in this was entertaining, and there were so many likely culprits which is always fun. Nonetheless, this is my third Miss Marple book and I was left with the same feeling that I had when I read the other two, I wish Miss Marple showed up more and not only occasionally and at the end when she appears with all the answers to everything, which she pulled out of thin air.
The mystery in this was entertaining, and there were so many likely culprits which is always fun. Nonetheless, this is my third Miss Marple book and I was left with the same feeling that I had when I read the other two, I wish Miss Marple showed up more and not only occasionally and at the end when she appears with all the answers to everything, which she pulled out of thin air.