Reviews

The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie

elean0rtaylor's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

My first Agatha Christie. I liked this but I think I spent too long reading it for there to be enough suspense (I was reading other books at the same time).
I did enjoy it though and I wouldn't have guessed who the murderer was.

I love a whodunnit and I think I'll read more of her work!

sirrydactyl's review against another edition

4.0

This was an entertaining read that I've twice, completely forgetting "who dunnit" between reads. This book wasn't my initial foray into Agatha Christie, but it's definitely one I think murder mystery fans should read.

georgi64's review against another edition

5.0

I was so sure I knew who it was but I couldn’t have been more wrong

datadog1's review against another edition

mysterious relaxing 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? No

4.0

gfisher1's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

glittery_witch's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious fast-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

3.5

bibliophile109's review against another edition

mysterious 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? No

4.0

kasialipa's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Murder

Moderate: Infidelity and Drug use

Minor: War

jaee's review against another edition

mysterious relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

averageawkwardasian's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense 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? No

4.0

Audiobook version published by HarperAudio. Narrated by Hugh Fraser

My first book into the series as I plan to complete the Poirot books in order. Full of turns and twists. Very easy to read through. Narration is delightful. 

Unlikely to be the most memorable or my favorite out of the series down the road, but still a very entertaining start to the journey.  

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Infidelity and Death