JFernly@bookwyrm.social reviewed Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
Mostly good aside from the racism and stereotyping
4 stars
Otherwise very fun!
Published Nov. 12, 2004 by RBA.
Muerte en el Nilo
3 stars
(7 reviews)
The tranquillity of a cruise along the Nile was shattered by the discovery that Linnet Ridgeway ( Linnet Doyle) had been shot through the head. She was young, stylish, rich and beautiful. A girl who had everything... until she lost her life.
Hercule Poirot recalled an earlier outburst by a fellow passenger: 'I'd like to put my dear little pistol against her head and just press the trigger.' Yet in this exotic setting nothing was ever quite what it seemed...
Review of 'Muerte en el Nilo' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
Otro clásico a la saca.
El estilo de Agatha Christie es muy peculiar: ironía fina, definición de arquetipos muy buena, crea escenarios brillantes y llenos de detalles. En este caso, la historia es interesante aunque creo que alarga mucho la preparación de la acción. Quizá tira mucho de estereotipos, pero consigue que no se hagan pesados.
Sobre el misterio, me parece interesante cómo lo resuelve. No es tanto el quién lo hace sino el cómo. Aún así, y no sé si es porque ya me he leído mucho misterio y visto muchas pelis, a mi no me sorprendió.
Es un excelente pasatiempos, un libro muy agradecido.
En general, Hércules Poirot en mi equipo.
Matthew Royal reviewed Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot -- 15)
Review of 'Death on the Nile' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
We can't wait to watch the movie! There are moments of pure chemistry in this book between the characters, although things didn't end up entirely how we thought they would. Several subplots were a bit unbelievable, but overall a great audiobook for multiple weekend car trips.
