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helena_chris's review against another edition
dark
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A great study of characters, though a bit bizarre. I do understand why Agatha Christie feels like this story was ruined by introducing Poirot but I loved it and think the ending would not have been credible without him.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Chronic illness, Infidelity, Cancer, Classism, and Grief
norwegianforestreader's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Chronic illness, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, Medical content, Murder, Suicide attempt, and Death
backpackfullofbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“What does one say to a women who has just killed her husband?”
“What alchemy their was in human beings.”
“I love autumn. It’s so much richer than spring.”
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When a small group of people congregate at The Hollow, a country house with a strange feeling connected to it, no one expects one of the party to end up dead. Never the less the body is found by the pool, the spilt blood turning the pool water pink.
The entire party discover the body at the same time, a surprising extra member of this party is the world famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, who happens to be a neighbour of The Hollow.
Poirot gets to work trying to route out the murderer while the inhabitants of The Hollow try and adapt to this turn of events and manage their complex personal connections.
~
This was a really strong one, the suspense was excellently crafted the characters where complex and interesting and their relationships with each other where such a messy web you are never entirely sure what they are going to do next.
I think I particularly enjoyed it as we spent some time in the heads of the suspect’s which lead to a better understanding of their motives and more investment in their welfare.
~
I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys Christie’s more dramatic works. Also good for anyone who enjoys complex side characters and unusual social dynamics.
“What alchemy their was in human beings.”
“I love autumn. It’s so much richer than spring.”
~
When a small group of people congregate at The Hollow, a country house with a strange feeling connected to it, no one expects one of the party to end up dead. Never the less the body is found by the pool, the spilt blood turning the pool water pink.
The entire party discover the body at the same time, a surprising extra member of this party is the world famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, who happens to be a neighbour of The Hollow.
Poirot gets to work trying to route out the murderer while the inhabitants of The Hollow try and adapt to this turn of events and manage their complex personal connections.
~
This was a really strong one, the suspense was excellently crafted the characters where complex and interesting and their relationships with each other where such a messy web you are never entirely sure what they are going to do next.
I think I particularly enjoyed it as we spent some time in the heads of the suspect’s which lead to a better understanding of their motives and more investment in their welfare.
~
I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys Christie’s more dramatic works. Also good for anyone who enjoys complex side characters and unusual social dynamics.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Terminal illness, Suicide attempt, Death, Gun violence, Murder, Chronic illness, Grief, and Medical content
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