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judyward's review against another edition
3.0
An artist's model is killed in full view of all of the students by a method that had been previously discussed in the class. This book was first published in 1938 and it sets the stage for the meeting and infatuation between Inspector Roderick Alleyn of Scotland Yard and Agatha Troy, a respected artist. An enjoyable addition to the series.
zara89's review
dark
mysterious
slow-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
the_maggieg's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
shlee64's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-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
4.5
2readornot2read's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.5
czarina_misha's review against another edition
challenging
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs
sadiqua_fatima's review
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
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
cheryl6of8's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this little mystery that I snapped up recently at a library book sale. I have enjoyed all of Ngaio Marsh's books and was excited to see a new-to-me title. I enjoyed this story for the tale of how Rory Alleyn and Agatha Troy met, since I have only read the books in which they are married (spoiler -- oops!). The mystery was really well done and the unraveling of it quite enjoyable.
amielizabeth's review against another edition
4.0
I'll have to read more of this series- really good!
lamusadelils's review against another edition
4.0
La historia es decente, pero narrada por Cumberbatch se vuelve genial. Y tiene partes que me hicieron reir tanto que me dolió el estómago por horas.