The secret of Chimneys
Ratings38
Average rating3.8
Not gonna lie, the literal CRUMB of romantic subplot brought the rating up from a 1 to a 2
The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie is definitely a book that you can start and, before you know it, you’re already 60 pages in. The pacing is incredibly fast, pulling you into the story right from the beginning. I found the characters to be particularly enjoyable, each one contributing to the overall narrative in a meaningful way. The story itself felt a bit more sprawling compared to some of Christie’s other novels, offering a wider scope and perhaps a more intricate plot. Despite this, it never lost its momentum, making it a highly satisfying read. I would definitely advise anyone to pick this one up—it’s a five out of five stars for me!
这是一本有浓厚政治色彩的悬疑小说，这本书的侦探有好几个，但是水平恐怕都不算出众，出场人物有些多，故事显得有些混乱。
我比较喜欢的角色是维吉尼亚・瑞福，非常有魅力的女人。主人公安东尼的塑造不算很好，有时候我也怀疑他是不是幕后黑手。警长巴特尔给我感觉就是一个扑克脸角色，全程“面无表情”，让人以为对案件胸有成竹，结果全程打酱油。
最后维吉尼亚和安东尼发糖，有点突然，这两人居然暗度陈仓，看了一下其他评论对维吉尼亚的回顾分析，这确实是情理之中的。
Reread, probably 3rd or 4th time. I love this book. Virginia Revel is my idol.
This might be my favorite Agatha Christie.
Yes, there is a murder, but this book is more of a mystery and a thriller.
I like Agatha's books because even though they are mysteries, they can be read and reread again and again without much of the excitement disappearing.
Never a dull moment. Excellent story with lots of red herrings, and an ending that fooled me completely. Lots of fun.
