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aubzilla's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bluestarfish's review against another edition
3.0
This copy had three short stories: The Case of the Middle-Aged Wife (although I don't remember coming across Parker Pyne before...), Sanctuary (Miss Marple, yay), and The Affair at The Victory Ball (Hercule Poirot). The wife one was interesting and I wouldn't mind reading another Parker Pyne story, and it's always a pleasure to have a Miss Marple story.
Another Bilingua Crimi book. The Czech translations were by Jarka Strulíková, Jiřina Zachová, and Lukáš Houdek.
Another Bilingua Crimi book. The Czech translations were by Jarka Strulíková, Jiřina Zachová, and Lukáš Houdek.
literary__escapism's review against another edition
4.0
Maria Packington is unhappy. She believes her husband, George, is having an affair and she calls on Parker Pyne to help her find out.
This was my first Parker Pyne mystery and it was quite okay. It was interesting to see that Parker didn't investigate the husband, but more so assumed the husband was guilty and tried to bring George and Maria back together. More like Parker Pyne, Detective and Love Specialist!
I found it interesting that Parker Pyne has a assistant called "Miss Lemon" and so does Hercule Poirot (as told in The Mystery in the Spanish Chest). I'm not sure if this was intentional on the part of Agatha Christie, but something to note as I listen to these stories.
Hugh Fraser is the narrator and as I've said before he's flawless as a narrator of these mysteries and I can't wait to listen to him again.
This was my first Parker Pyne mystery and it was quite okay. It was interesting to see that Parker didn't investigate the husband, but more so assumed the husband was guilty and tried to bring George and Maria back together. More like Parker Pyne, Detective and Love Specialist!
I found it interesting that Parker Pyne has a assistant called "Miss Lemon" and so does Hercule Poirot (as told in The Mystery in the Spanish Chest). I'm not sure if this was intentional on the part of Agatha Christie, but something to note as I listen to these stories.
Hugh Fraser is the narrator and as I've said before he's flawless as a narrator of these mysteries and I can't wait to listen to him again.
alinnarossa's review against another edition
3.0
i don't really get why the boy (claude? clade? idk) suddenly was out from the job he used to do. and how that affected to the wife's mind.
however, although I wasn't sure i got that point, the story was still good to read. i personally prefer parker pyne to poirot.
however, although I wasn't sure i got that point, the story was still good to read. i personally prefer parker pyne to poirot.
ellornaslibrary's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
fast-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? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Sexism, Infidelity, and Gaslighting
naomisbookshelf's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
twicebaked's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars for being a good short story. Such an interesting book - you think you have someone figured out and then they completely change (specifically Claude). You think they're unhappy about xyz and then it turns out it's about something else entirely. Christie is great at keeping things lively, it's a fun story to read.
The first time I wrote a review for this book, I asked: "(also is the Miss Lemon secretary in this book also the Miss Lemon secretary for Hercule Poirot bc that's so cool. And genius.)" and apparently it is! I love how Christie pulls characters from other books and writes them into short stories, it makes the world seem very 3D and real, as you interact with people from other "parts" of Christie's Poirot or Marple world.
The first time I wrote a review for this book, I asked: "(also is the Miss Lemon secretary in this book also the Miss Lemon secretary for Hercule Poirot bc that's so cool. And genius.)" and apparently it is! I love how Christie pulls characters from other books and writes them into short stories, it makes the world seem very 3D and real, as you interact with people from other "parts" of Christie's Poirot or Marple world.
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