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pineconek's review against another edition
funny
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? No
3.5
Agatha Christie was the first "grown up" author that preteen-me read. Twenty years later, I'm enjoying revisiting the cozy mystery setting. Nothing in particular drew me towards this one, other than it being readily available to me.
But I'm glad I read it. It starts off very fun - a newspaper ad let's us know that a murder will take place at a designated time and location. All out key players want to rubber-neck and gather for the murder and, at the appointed time, lights go out and a gun goes off.
I typically dont try to solve thrillers as I read them, but did successfully solve this one. That said, I couldn't be certain until the reveal. The twists! The turns! The red herrings and family secrets!
One thing that's awesome about reading these as an adult: the dialogue, which previously had gone above my head, is extremely funny and passive aggressive. I kept smirking.
Recommended if you're into mysteries that involve family secrets and inheritance or in the mood for a light cozy mystery featuring the brilliant Miss Marple. 3.5 stars on SG rounded down to 3 on GR.
But I'm glad I read it. It starts off very fun - a newspaper ad let's us know that a murder will take place at a designated time and location. All out key players want to rubber-neck and gather for the murder and, at the appointed time, lights go out and a gun goes off.
I typically dont try to solve thrillers as I read them, but did successfully solve this one. That said, I couldn't be certain until the reveal. The twists! The turns! The red herrings and family secrets!
One thing that's awesome about reading these as an adult: the dialogue, which previously had gone above my head, is extremely funny and passive aggressive. I kept smirking.
Recommended if you're into mysteries that involve family secrets and inheritance or in the mood for a light cozy mystery featuring the brilliant Miss Marple. 3.5 stars on SG rounded down to 3 on GR.
bessadams's review
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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Gun violence
Minor: Medical content, Body shaming, War, and Alcohol
emilychecksfield's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
florriet's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
tiffany_k's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.25
mukta's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
hannxh13's review against another edition
3.0
I liked it but the first 50% of the book was so boring I was dying inside. When I got closer to the end it was great. But it put me in a reading slump probably because it’s an old book so the way people talk and all that was just boring to me. I also couldn’t catch up with how many names there were, I forgot who most of the characters were that weren’t constantly being mentioned and kinda just accepted that and just pretended I knew who they were when they were referenced.
luciatrabazos's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It’s good the ending is soooo good and such a great twist (which I guessed hahaha!) but it’s not the best Marple. Listened to it on audio