Three Act Tragedy
Ratings62
Average rating3.6
This book is different from the other Hercule Poirot mysteries I've read so far due to 3 reasons:
1. There is no Hastings
2. Hercule Poirot does not properly come into the picture until well after 100 pages
3. The bulk of the investigation or questioning suspects falls on the other 3 characters instead of Poirot
Initially, I felt pretty bored in the first half of the book since the other characters did not possess the method with which Poirot investigates and questions. Also, I terribly missed Hasting's narration style and remarks throughout the story. But as it progressed, and as Poirot took the centre stage again, my interest piqued. Of course, the ending was nothing short of what you would expect out of a Agatha Christie book! Absolute thrillfest; and indeed an interesting motive this time.
When in doubt, or in a reading slump, I always pick up one of Christie’s books. It’s a habit of comfort. This book did not disappoint. The reveal came as a bit of a shock. This is not a complaint, as this book was written decades ago and was representative of its time but the repeated mentions of women being catty to each other, and shaming of modern women was a tad bit too frustrating to get my head around (and the reason why I’ve given 3 stars when I really thought the story deserved 4). But Christie is a master of storytelling, and apart from the occasional snobbishness, the plot and the drama was spot on. 🤌🏼
This has been one of my favorites mysteries to read. I was completely surprised. I thought I had figured it out and I was wrong. I love Agatha Christie.