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purple_octopus's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
celestsanna's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Sexism
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
trekkifulshay's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Sexism and Xenophobia
professional_grandma's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
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
4.75
I find it astonishing that Miss Marple remains a side character in a series named after her, but despite this the book was fantastic! I love how Agatha Christie makes you seriously think and consider every single little comment or detail in attempt to solve the murder, while blowing you away with the reveal. I love how frank and cynical Miss Marple is while still being genuine and considerate. She seems a uniquely kind and perceptive detective and I can’t wait to see what mystery she gets involved in next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexism and Fire/Fire injury
justagenericfangirl's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Infidelity, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Torture