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Didn’t Like It “Did not enjoy the climax of it. It didnt have any thrill compared to build up that Agatha has given the first few chapters of the book. I am still not sure if Poirot has soved the mystery or not. The book gets over abruptly.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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Sheila C wrote this review 6 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Mind candy.”
Nicoline S wrote this review Saturday, October 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I listened to this read by Hugh Fraser. A different Poirot novel, where we meet Poirot's twin brother ... or do we? ”
Catherine R wrote this review Sunday, August 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“8th novel for Agatha Christie and 5th Poirot mystery. This one is also with Hastings. Interesting, middle of the pack.”
Sarah F wrote this review Thursday, August 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Did not enjoy the climax of it. It didnt have any thrill compared to build up that Agatha has given the first few chapters of the book. I am still not sure if Poirot has soved the mystery or not. The book gets over abruptly.”
Anu wrote this review Wednesday, August 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Spy stories are not Agatha Christie's genre. And this one is way over the top!”
Ila G wrote this review Tuesday, July 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Christie's strength does not lie with thrillers like this one, and her portrayal of the Chinese characters rivals Mickey Rooney's portrayal of Mr. Yunioshi in Breakfast at Tiffany's for offensiveness, but a completist has to read this novel nonetheless. If for no other reason than that it marks the only appearance of Achille Poirot and the reappearance of Countess Rossakoff.”
PhoenixFalls wrote this review Friday, June 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I thought this book was going to be interesting because the introduction sounded so mysterious and it made me want to keep reading, but when I kept reading it got very confusing of who was who and I didn't really understand what was happening. I got bored while reading the book since I didn't really understand what was happening, so I missed some scene or events happened. I'm not really into mystery books so maybe that's why I didn't understand it and couldn't concentrate while reading. I liked how the author make the first chapter sound so good and mysterious making the readers wanting to read more of it. I liked the idea of the Big Four, it made the book more interesting and appealing.”
EDNA D wrote this review Thursday, November 6 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I couldn't get into this book. I gave up once I got halfway through after I still couldn't figure out who's-who and what the heck was going on. Not for me!”
Jeannie A wrote this review Tuesday, November 4 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Good trade-length novel that shows Hercule Poirot in a constant fight against a crime ring that seeks to take over the world. There is a twist with every chapter, but the result comes out as expected--with Poirot saving the day and, in fact, the world.”
Daniel Sparks wrote this review Friday, September 19 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
