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I have only read a couple of pages and need some motivation to keep going…

I think my biggest complaint here is that it’s just not a fun book to read. Poirot feels really off, he keeps bragging about how smart he is, when in reality it takes him way too long to figure things out. On top of that, there’s no fun in the story: no banter, no human element, and, most importantly, the mystery is ridiculously easy to solve.

>!I’m sorry, but at what point did these attempted murders become too much? Five attempts? Christie is honestly never this ridiculous. I will admit that I’m probably judging this story too harshly because it’s one of Agatha’s early books, and it’s supposed to be one of the good ones.!<

Easily 2/5.

I read this novel almost 20 years ago, reread it tonight, and I still think it’s one of the best stories I’ve ever read.

What a thriller one unexpected twist after another, beautifully written.

But honestly, the beauty of the story doesn’t come only from the thriller aspect, but from the human elements:

The Love
>!The love that Mrs. Renauld had for her husband, the love both Jack and Bella had for each other , willing to confess to murder on behalf of one another, and the love between two sisters that would make them do just about anything.!<

The Tragedy
>!Mrs. Renauld being ready to identify the homeless body, only to see her husband, what a sad, heartbreaking moment.!<
>!Georges Conneau, unable to escape his old life after 20 years. Not only does he get blackmailed, but he also ends up dead at the hands of his former lover’s daughter. You really can’t escape the demons of the past.!<

Poirot’s psychology lesson:
>!humans are creatures of habit and tend to prefer the familiar over the unknown.!<

Finally, I just love how Poirot tells Hastings early in the novel, >!before the twin revelations, that he should try connecting with Jack. Later, Jack ends up becoming his brother-in-law.!<

Love this novel. If you haven’t read it, I strongly recommend it.

يعني دكتور يقدر يعطيك روتين معين بناء على نوع بشرتك، وفحص فروة الرأس كمان.

One, Two, Buckle My Shoe

>!how on earth did Gerda and Blunt arrange for Amberiotis to have a toothache and set up an appointment with Morley on that same day?!<

This doesn't even have a weak explaining, it has zero explanation.

I really enjoyed reading it—I can’t help but love the pairing of Ariadne Oliver and Poirot.

I’ll admit it has some repetition, so it’s not a top-tier novel, but for me it’s a solid 3/5.

It’s a fun, laid-back read. What are your thoughts on this novel?

Reading through the novel, it’s amazing, well written, it captures your attention and has a satisfying ending.

Then comes the last chapter >!where the women not only forgive the man who almost killed her, but find it a reason to admire him and rekindle her love for him!<

Honestly, I believe without these last few pages, this would have been a top-tier novel.

1. Towards Zero
2. Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?
3. The Man in the Brown Suit
4. The Moving Finger
5. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
6. The Mysterious Affair at Styles
7. The Secret of Chimneys
8. The Seven Dials Mystery
9. The Sittaford Mystery
10. Hickory Dickory Dock
11. Lord Edgware Dies
12. Mrs. McGinty’s Dead
13. Murder Is Easy
14. Ordeal by Innocence
15. Sad Cypress
16. The A.B.C. Murders
17. A Murder Is Announced
18. And Then There Were None
19. Appointment With Death
20. Cards on the Table
21. Crooked House
22. Dead Man’s Folly
23. Five Little Pigs

* تي يانا ( مقهى الشاي).

* روبي تيوزداي.

* سي كيف sea cave.