Book synopsisNick Buckley was an unusual name for a pretty young woman. But then she had led an unusual life. First, on a treacherous Cornish hillside, the brakes on her car failed. Then, on a coastal path, a falling boulder missed her by inches. Later, an oil painting fell and almost crushed her in bed. Upon discovering a bullet-hole in Nick's sun hat, Hercule Poirot decides the girl needs his protection. At the same time, he begins to unravel the mystery of a murder that hasn't been committed. Yet.
Ups
Quite a typical Agatha Christie, with lots of twists and turns and red herrings at every corner. Narrated by Captain Hastings, Poirot's faithful old sidekick. If you want a classical Agatha Christie, this won't disappoint.
Downs
Christie made this one a little too obvious for me. I had my suspicions on who the murderer was from the start, and watched out for clues to confirm my theory throughout the rest of the book. I was still hoping that I had latched on to the obvious red-herring-murderer that Christie sometimes artfully (and not too obviously) plants in her books. Alas that was not meant to be. Very enjoyable read, but definitely not up there with her best like the Ten Little Niggers, Crooked House, or the Murder on the Orient Express.
Rating
Language & Style - 9 / 10
Memorability - 4 / 10
Re-readability - 3 / 10
Pageturner factor - 8 / 10
Overall - 7 / 10
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