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dharaiter's review
4.0
I can't believe I finished the entire book. There are more than 1000 pages. My opinion about Agatha's short stories is still the same. They aren't insanely mysterious or rewarding. A lot of times you will guess who did it or would be frustrated how everything is solved instantly on the last page. But there is something about her storytelling that seems to me like munching on popcorn. You can't seem to stop once you start. Her worldbuilding carries you with it. I noticed that during the tough time of the pandemic, whenever I needed comfort or familiarity, I was heading towards her stories. They calmed me even though they were about poison, murders, blood, and weapons. It was like entering an exciting, yet familiar territory. Being able to do that for a reader proves Agatha Christie won at writing.
Also, I LOVE Poirot and his little grey cells!
Also, I LOVE Poirot and his little grey cells!
avafritsch's review
4.0
Excellent! It took a while to get through it and at struggle to read at times because it is written in an old style (I mean, it is an older book) and there are other languages intermingled in. I enjoyed it overall, my recommendation would be to read it in small segments. That definetly helped me get through it.
literaryannie's review
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
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