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jenmtnbike's review
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder and Death
rubyredders's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
A solid Christie mystery.
Not quite the location I had in mind when hearing the title but I suppose the sun does even shine on England on occasion.
As always she found a way to smuggle a little romance at the end there.I had hopes for Kenneth Marshall and Rosamund Darnley although I wont lie I was a bit offended for her when he said we’ll get married and you’ll give up your business. I suppose her barking back before giving in and saying marrying him and living in the countryside is all she ever wanted is something of a win tho haha. The whole childhood pals to married couple pipeline is cute after all
Poor lil Linda getting all riled up though! Felt for the girl.
Solid plot, great pacing and a real cast of characters which are hallmarks of Christie’s full length works.
Didnt figure out the method ormurderers but I had narrowed it down so in a way…. given that there were two murderers and I hadnt figured that in I wasnt far off! Even if I had no clue as to how smh
Good case of red herrings, misdirection and clues being left to parcel which I’m sure would make it quite obvious on reread.
Not quite the location I had in mind when hearing the title but I suppose the sun does even shine on England on occasion.
As always she found a way to smuggle a little romance at the end there.
Poor lil Linda getting all riled up though! Felt for the girl.
Solid plot, great pacing and a real cast of characters which are hallmarks of Christie’s full length works.
Didnt figure out the method or
Good case of red herrings, misdirection and clues being left to parcel which I’m sure would make it quite obvious on reread.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Murder
rosieclaverton's review
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I thought this book was being datedly misogynistic, but it was actually quite surprisingly (and only slightly datedly misogynistic!).
I did not in any way predict the ending.
I did not in any way predict the ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Suicide attempt
maisieb14's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
dorkira's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Infidelity
inirac's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Enjoyable and classic
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Misogyny, Body shaming, Murder, Death, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Colonisation
pencils's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Xenophobia
blackferrum's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Buku kedua dari Agatha Christie yang aku baca dan ekspektasiku menurun.
Pertama, untuk masuk ke bagian konflik, butuh 4 bab pendahuluan. Memang pengenalan tokohnya penting banget, apalagi kita harus diperkenalkan ke para karakter yang nggak cuma 2 orang itu. Kesan "ayo pilih orang yang kamu curigai" ini sangat kental, apalagi banyak karakter yang jadi sasaran tuduhan. Kalau dipikir-pikir kayaknya hampir setengahnya kena curiga.
Kedua, aku kena spoiler. Kayaknya. Karena pelakunya juga merujuk pembunuhan lain dan yah entah ini bakal ada penjelasan lain atau memang aku kena spoiler buku sebelumnya yang belum aku baca. Mungkin mulai baca secara urut aja kali ya, lain kali.
Kalau dipikir-pikir, aku lebih suka kalau kasusnya ngalir tanpa detektif, tapi ada detektif pun tetap oke, sih. Poirot jelas beda dengan Sherlock. Karakternya juga beda. Terus vibe-nya juga beda, meskipun sama-sama karya klasik.
Soal buku ini, aku curiga ke salah satu tamu yang nggak begitu kuat alibinya, tapi nggak bisa membuktikan gimana dia bisa bunuh korban. Bagian momen of truth juga bikin greget, sih, kaget iya tapi nggak banget karena apa ya, kalau dipikir pelakunya orang itu pas juga. Nggak menyangka ternyata pelaku kejahatan nggak selalu orang yang sembunyi di balik bayang-bayang. 🙂
Karakter-karakternya juga unik dan punya voice yang berbeda. Yang paling aku ingat itu Mrs. Gardener yang kalau ngomong nggak berhenti sampai satu paragraf (satu paragraf yang terdiri lebih dari 3 kalimat, ya) dan diakhiri dengan, "Ya kan, Odell?" 🤣 lalu ada lagi yang sama panjangnya kalau ngomong, si pensiunan tentara. Kalau udah bahas soal India atau masa lalunya, jadi cerita dulu ke sana baru ke masa kini. Oh, Mr. Blatt juga, lelaki kelewat riang dan yang ini kentara bicara panjang lebar buat nutupin isu. (((isu)))
Dan masih banyak karakter lain yang saking konsisten karakterisasinya jadi gampang diingat dan dibedakan.
Next, mau baca buku-buku AC yang lain. Walaupun awalnya slow banget, tapi seru!
Pertama, untuk masuk ke bagian konflik, butuh 4 bab pendahuluan. Memang pengenalan tokohnya penting banget, apalagi kita harus diperkenalkan ke para karakter yang nggak cuma 2 orang itu. Kesan "ayo pilih orang yang kamu curigai" ini sangat kental, apalagi banyak karakter yang jadi sasaran tuduhan. Kalau dipikir-pikir kayaknya hampir setengahnya kena curiga.
Kedua, aku kena spoiler. Kayaknya. Karena pelakunya juga merujuk pembunuhan lain dan yah entah ini bakal ada penjelasan lain atau memang aku kena spoiler buku sebelumnya yang belum aku baca. Mungkin mulai baca secara urut aja kali ya, lain kali.
Kalau dipikir-pikir, aku lebih suka kalau kasusnya ngalir tanpa detektif, tapi ada detektif pun tetap oke, sih. Poirot jelas beda dengan Sherlock. Karakternya juga beda. Terus vibe-nya juga beda, meskipun sama-sama karya klasik.
Soal buku ini, aku curiga ke salah satu tamu yang nggak begitu kuat alibinya, tapi nggak bisa membuktikan gimana dia bisa bunuh korban. Bagian momen of truth juga bikin greget, sih, kaget iya tapi nggak banget karena apa ya, kalau dipikir pelakunya orang itu pas juga. Nggak menyangka ternyata pelaku kejahatan nggak selalu orang yang sembunyi di balik bayang-bayang. 🙂
Karakter-karakternya juga unik dan punya voice yang berbeda. Yang paling aku ingat itu Mrs. Gardener yang kalau ngomong nggak berhenti sampai satu paragraf (satu paragraf yang terdiri lebih dari 3 kalimat, ya) dan diakhiri dengan, "Ya kan, Odell?" 🤣 lalu ada lagi yang sama panjangnya kalau ngomong, si pensiunan tentara. Kalau udah bahas soal India atau masa lalunya, jadi cerita dulu ke sana baru ke masa kini. Oh, Mr. Blatt juga, lelaki kelewat riang dan yang ini kentara bicara panjang lebar buat nutupin isu. (((isu)))
Dan masih banyak karakter lain yang saking konsisten karakterisasinya jadi gampang diingat dan dibedakan.
Next, mau baca buku-buku AC yang lain. Walaupun awalnya slow banget, tapi seru!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Murder
Minor: Drug use
letsgolesbians's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
not_nosferatu's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Death
Minor: Suicide attempt