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monstrouscosmos's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Characters: 5/10
Relationships: 6/10
Atmosphere/Setting: 6/10
Writing Style: 7/10
Plot/Intrigue: 8/10
Internal Logic: 8/10
Entertainment: 7/10
Overall: 47/70, 3.25*
this was one of the more emotionally difficult Agatha Christie mysteries to get thru for me so far, but I'm glad I stuck with it! I enjoy Christie's writing overall, but it's hard to enjoy all of her work knowing both her social positions and how those positions often get reflected in her writing. more than in her other work I felt as though the victim was spoken down upon, even/especially by seemingly more sympathetic characters.
Relationships: 6/10
Atmosphere/Setting: 6/10
Writing Style: 7/10
Plot/Intrigue: 8/10
Internal Logic: 8/10
Entertainment: 7/10
Overall: 47/70, 3.25*
this was one of the more emotionally difficult Agatha Christie mysteries to get thru for me so far, but I'm glad I stuck with it! I enjoy Christie's writing overall, but it's hard to enjoy all of her work knowing both her social positions and how those positions often get reflected in her writing. more than in her other work I felt as though the victim was spoken down upon, even/especially by seemingly more sympathetic characters.
Graphic: Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Sexism, Murder, Child death, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Gaslighting, Death, Grief, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Child abuse, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, and Terminal illness
Minor: Ableism, Infidelity, and Alcoholism
naturallylazy's review
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The Body is the Library By Agatha Christie is a cozy mystery set in England. A body is found in the body of a local Colonel and it's up to our usual cast of characters to solve the mystery.
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Medical trauma, Murder, Terminal illness, Grief, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Violence, Car accident, and Medical content
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