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bookishb's review
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
literary__escapism's review
4.0
The Case of the Discontented Husband sees Parker Pyne take on a case to help out a Mr Wade, whose wife has met someone else and intends to divorce him. Wade wants to win back his wife and asks Parker Pyne to help.
I'm starting to discover that these Parker Pyne mysteries are more about the affairs of the heart and human nature than actual mysteries. He's not looking for any object or solving a murder, but he's setting things right for people. In this case it's reuniting a Mr and Mrs Wade in the easiest possible way - with jealousy!
I liked this story and I found it interesting that Mrs Wade had gone off her husband - well until another woman came on the scene. It was a fun story, even if Parker Pyne didn't predict how it would all end. I will definitely keep reading the Parker Pyne stories as I'm starting to enjoy them immensely.
I'm starting to discover that these Parker Pyne mysteries are more about the affairs of the heart and human nature than actual mysteries. He's not looking for any object or solving a murder, but he's setting things right for people. In this case it's reuniting a Mr and Mrs Wade in the easiest possible way - with jealousy!
I liked this story and I found it interesting that Mrs Wade had gone off her husband - well until another woman came on the scene. It was a fun story, even if Parker Pyne didn't predict how it would all end. I will definitely keep reading the Parker Pyne stories as I'm starting to enjoy them immensely.
alinnarossa's review
4.0
hahahahah this one was hilarious & unpredictable! i thought it would go smoothly & successful just like usual but the husband couldn't help the temptation. it's realistic and i love it.
naomisbookshelf's review
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
twicebaked's review
1.0
This was a stupid ending. I thought it was still playacting to get his wife to love him again and then it wasn't...? Super confusing and stupid and I don't know why Agatha Christie thought that ending was good because it wasn't.
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