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dearbhlanoonan's review against another edition
dark
funny
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? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Classism
writteninmagic's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Drug use, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
galacticvex's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-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? No
Characters: 4/10
Relationships: 6/10
Atmosphere/Setting: 6/10
Writing Style: 7/10
Plot/Intrigue: 8/10
Internal Logic: 8/10
Entertainment: 6/10
Overall: 45/70, 0*
this was one of the more emotionally difficult Agatha Christie mysteries to get thru for me so far, but I'm glad I stuck with it! I enjoy Christie's writing overall, but it's hard to enjoy all of her work knowing both her social positions and how those positions often get reflected in her writing. more than in her other work I felt as though the victim was spoken down upon, even/especially by seemingly more sympathetic characters.
Relationships: 6/10
Atmosphere/Setting: 6/10
Writing Style: 7/10
Plot/Intrigue: 8/10
Internal Logic: 8/10
Entertainment: 6/10
Overall: 45/70, 0*
this was one of the more emotionally difficult Agatha Christie mysteries to get thru for me so far, but I'm glad I stuck with it! I enjoy Christie's writing overall, but it's hard to enjoy all of her work knowing both her social positions and how those positions often get reflected in her writing. more than in her other work I felt as though the victim was spoken down upon, even/especially by seemingly more sympathetic characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Sexism, Kidnapping, Car accident, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Grief, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Ableism, Alcoholism, and Infidelity
bymeme's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
folly's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism and Car accident
Minor: Classism