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adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
There are Agatha Christie books I loved more than this one, and other mystery novels I’ve liked more too, but this was still an enjoyable read.
I did not figure out the ending beforehand which was nice. I do feel like the ending was a bit too out there for my liking. The fact thatJosie and Mr. Gaskell were the culprits just didn’t feel possible or realistic enough to me for some reason.
As always, though, Agatha Christie novels are more of a cozy read, even with the murders and stuff, so it was enjoyable for what it was: a short novel with loveable Miss Marple. However, Murder at the Vicarage was better in my opinion.
I did not figure out the ending beforehand which was nice. I do feel like the ending was a bit too out there for my liking. The fact that
As always, though, Agatha Christie novels are more of a cozy read, even with the murders and stuff, so it was enjoyable for what it was: a short novel with loveable Miss Marple. However, Murder at the Vicarage was better in my opinion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Racial slurs, Violence, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Blood and Alcohol