Reviews

Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie

micah_8's review

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

gbjt's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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

3.0

huyle's review against another edition

3.0

Not the best but a classic murder with a fine plot.

hi_its_juliette's review

challenging mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

sampauwels'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

2.5

Incredibly predictable lol.

Maybe it's because I read a Dutch translation but the writing style wasn't my cup of tea.

cutenanya's review against another edition

4.0

This book was published nearly 90 years ago and, by modern standards, some remarks could be considered racist but given the context of the book, I think it can't be helped. Setting aside this negative aspect, the mystery itself is excellent (best in fact among her books regarding alibi). As with character development, I think she has done a fantastic job shedding light on each character on board the ship. My only complaint is that this book is a bit too long and some unnecessary conversations can be eliminated (especially those concerning her traveling).

m_brannen's review

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

It was alright, pretty slow in parts and definitely dated. But still loved the mystery and complex characters

lennymckenny's review against another edition

1.0

I wanted to give this 2 stars because the plot was pretty good. BUT it was racist as hell, further compounded by the audio book being done by a white man completely making a caricature of the people of color and women. Yikes. Examples: people from the “orient” are “uneducated” and native Egyptians are seen as pests and given cringey voices on the audio book.

Also, minor spoiler, there’s no justice. The murderers kill them selves and the other petty thieves get a slap on the wrist.

hkburke2's review against another edition

3.75

Really good for one of her problematic travel ones - I see why she thinks it's the best of these. 

fushigimini's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5