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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
Poirot is casting about for something to do so of course he promptly receives a letter from a woman suspecting she is going to be a victim of murder. When he goes to investigate, he finds that she has recently died! Nothing for it but to take the case! I was kind of expecting Bob the dog (and Hastings - even though he was narrating I forgot that he was there a few times) to have a bit more to do, but overall a solid Poirot tale.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It’s a decent murder mystery. The introduction is cool. But once Poirot gets involved, half of the book is spent rediscovering information we already know. Also Bob should’ve played a larger role. He’s obviously the best character.
mysterious
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Another solid Poirot mystery. It’s been fun to read the less well-known entries in this series. In this one an elderly aunt sends a letter to Poirot but it is not received until after her death. Many family members are suspected and her dog, Bob, has a starring role.
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5/5
Fun buildup, eh solution. Still one of the more enjoyable books in the series
Fun buildup, eh solution. Still one of the more enjoyable books in the series
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was a delightful snack, but I can understand people who say they don't like this one. I like Captain Hastings in this one, he makes things easier to read - except for Miss Peabody all the other characters are pretty dreadful people. Still. I enjoyed myself.
This was my 1st Agatha Christie and won't be my last.
Hercule Poirot has received a letter from a lady who wishes his assistance, when he arrives at her house he discovers that she died a few weeks previously. He decides that he must investigate what happened. He talks to her remainign family members, her staff, her lady's help and those in the village who knew her.
I liked that Poirot's sidekick Hastings was telling the story, it was as if you were sitting across from him in a living room. I enjoyed Poirot as a character, the way he investigated and got the other characters to confide in him was good.
I will defitnitely be reading more of Hercule Poirot.
Hercule Poirot has received a letter from a lady who wishes his assistance, when he arrives at her house he discovers that she died a few weeks previously. He decides that he must investigate what happened. He talks to her remainign family members, her staff, her lady's help and those in the village who knew her.
I liked that Poirot's sidekick Hastings was telling the story, it was as if you were sitting across from him in a living room. I enjoyed Poirot as a character, the way he investigated and got the other characters to confide in him was good.
I will defitnitely be reading more of Hercule Poirot.
Gotta love a book where the dog is the witness to the murder!