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Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie

17 reviews

leosaki's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I just wish the "Pride and Prejudice but Mister Darcy is a bitch and also a communist" story line would have worked out :/

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Content Warnings

Minor: Blood, Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Murder, Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, Addiction, Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Grief, Classism, Stalking, and Suicide

rosemaryandrue's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

When Hercule Poirot finds himself on a barge down the Nile with a simmering love triangle, he cannot stop it before the situation explodes into murder.

This is my second read of this book, though my first was some time ago, so fresher on my mind was the middling film adaptation. The book proves itself superior to the film of course, and holds up well on reread as well, as the motley cast of side characters introduced themselves to me with greater depth this time round. And the solution to the case is, of course, a cracker.

The audiobook is narrated by David Suchet. Though I found the voices he chose for supporting cast rather silly at times, it makes for a fun listen, and his Poirot is wonderful.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Classism, and Gun violence

Minor: Alcohol and Racism

nvemihere's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny mysterious fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Misogyny, Murder, Racism, Xenophobia, Alcohol, Addiction, Death, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Infidelity, Blood, Gun violence, Sexism, Classism, and Suicide

mme_carton's review against another edition

dark mysterious relaxing fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Body shaming, Grief, Death, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Gun violence, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Addiction, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicide

alexisgarcia's review

mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

3.0

it is so disappointing to be reading this book and come across racist comments. it ruins any enjoyment i was feeling. 

aside from that, this was a less enjoyable Christie because I was able to guess the plot in the first 30ish pages. however, i really enjoyed the last 20 pages where we get the interactions between Poirot and Jacqueline after the murderer is revealed. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Classism, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Racism, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, Grief, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Suicide, Violence, and Infidelity

sofiasco's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Violence, Racism, and Death

Minor: Medical content, Alcohol, and Colonisation

miatherachel's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Murder, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, and Gun violence

Moderate: Alcohol

Minor: Alcoholism

ishouldbereading's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

I KNEW IT ONCE AGAIN, I'M GENIUS

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Murder

Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicide, Violence, and Alcohol

Minor: Classism, Medical content, Blood, Fatphobia, and Suicidal thoughts

ariep's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I loved this book! Poirot is my favorite character of Agatha Christie's, and he was great in this story. Christie is a master of mystery, and I was blown away by her ability to construct such an interesting and intricate story. I loved the way she wrapped up the mystery, I never would have guessed! I highly recommend the read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Murder

Moderate: Classism and Gun violence

Minor: Alcoholism and Alcohol

decembermagpie's review against another edition

adventurous informative lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Grief, Murder, Racial slurs, Violence, Death, Gun violence, and Stalking

Minor: Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Alcohol, Death of parent, Infidelity, Self harm, and Toxic friendship