This is the only time Miss Marple travels outside of England but she does wind up traveling quite a bit within England in these last few novels of hers.
I really love this book. It's not Christie's best by any means, but there is just something really relaxing about the Caribbean setting (a perfect vacation read) and interesting about the whole mystery plot. Christie does a great job of hiding the identity of the killer while also making the solution solvable, and the characters are dynamic and interesting to read about (in my opinion). I bought this book (along with The Pale Horse, an unappreciated novel), and I have no regrets about doing so.
I enjoy this book and the Pale Horse a lot. It's a good solid mystery and perfect for the beach. (Although I usually bring Evil Under the Sun to the beach).
I think I only actually read this book once, but I think I'm moving it up the reread list based on this video. I do like the Hickson adaptation, especially the part about Lucky killing Greg's first wife, because, unlike apparently in the book, she comes off rather well, or at least very convincing that it actually was a mercy killing.
Yes, Rex Stout is actually the next author I'm going to rank. It's just taking a while because it's a lot of books to reread. I have nine left to go and then Rex Stout will become more talked about in future videos. To keep things simple, I try to only talk about authors I've already ranked in the more generic videos.
My personal favourite miss Marple novel, I love it so much, Tim kendle is one of thee reasons because I like how he's written, he's intentionally written to be sloppy even tho he has killed before which I like since it does show us that even serial killers (was he a serial killer?) are not thee smartest and he's just evil, hes like nurse Hopkins from sad cypress but much better he stop at nothing to achieve what he wants and that's what I love about him even if he's stupid
I actually do think Tim Kendal is a serial killer. He murdered women in the same manner, multiple times which I think is the actual qualifications for it. It's just we don't see any of that in the book. But I also like that he fails to get his target in this book. It's a rare time the apparent-accidental victim was truly an accidental victim.
My copy of this novel is the one with that hideous cover you've put on the right. Quite possibly valuable to collectors? But in my opinion they are welcome to it.
Those Fontana covers are generally considered some of the best book covers. I find them often spoilery tbh. But yeah, I actually hesitated using that one because it was hideous.
Found out something interesting regarding a certain adaptation of this novel: The 1983 TV movie was at least co-written by Sue Grafton, of "A is for Alibi" etc etc. fame. I know you focus on the "Golden Age of Mystery" as you call it, but I would be curious about your thoughts on that series. I always thought it was a shame that she died before she could publish the final book. I have a lot of suggestions but I hate being a pest. LOL. I'd like to see a list of your favorite TV mystery shows, "Murder, She Wrote", "Perry Mason", "Matlock".... you get the idea. I know that's a lot to digest at once and I apologize. Hope you'll at least consider these possible videos.
I have not read a lot of Sue Grafton but I did enjoy the books I did read. I'm open to covering her at some point in the future. And I have been considering a video on my favorite TV mystery shows. I did make a short list but it was mostly series adapted from books so I think I would take those out and do just do original TV series but then there is the issue of series like Father Brown and Murdoch Mysteries which are technically based on literature but not really adapted from them. This is definitely an idea I will do. I just have to figure out the parameters. But in September, I will be doing a video entirely dedicated to Murder, She Wrote for the 40th anniversary.
@@summationgathering Didn't expect a reply that quick, but thanks. I look forward to the MSW video. Can't believe that debuted right as I was starting my senior year in high school. Thanks again.
And surely the contrast between gleaming white teeth and black skin is what an elderly English lady in the 60s would notice and comment on - from both Miss Marple’s and Agatha’s point of view? Not necessarily racist.
One of my favorites!
This is a favorite of mine. I love Miss Marple traveling, and encounters a stuffed frog-hahaha Just really interesting characters.
This is the only time Miss Marple travels outside of England but she does wind up traveling quite a bit within England in these last few novels of hers.
The Major’s glass-eye as a strategy of deception is surely worthy of some praise - as it is very striking - even tho it is guessable?
It's clever. I'll concede that but I didn't find it that practical.
I really love this book. It's not Christie's best by any means, but there is just something really relaxing about the Caribbean setting (a perfect vacation read) and interesting about the whole mystery plot. Christie does a great job of hiding the identity of the killer while also making the solution solvable, and the characters are dynamic and interesting to read about (in my opinion). I bought this book (along with The Pale Horse, an unappreciated novel), and I have no regrets about doing so.
I enjoy this book and the Pale Horse a lot. It's a good solid mystery and perfect for the beach. (Although I usually bring Evil Under the Sun to the beach).
I think I only actually read this book once, but I think I'm moving it up the reread list based on this video. I do like the Hickson adaptation, especially the part about Lucky killing Greg's first wife, because, unlike apparently in the book, she comes off rather well, or at least very convincing that it actually was a mercy killing.
The book doesn't really give that storyline the necessary attention to make it interesting imo.
Looking forward to the anime review. I was unaware of it and (confound you!) now I’m hooked!
To be honest, I don't have a whole lot to say about the individual episodes but I wanted to give this series some well-deserved attention.
My parallel for Evelyn Hillingdon is Philippa Haymes.
Lucky comes off all right in Ms Hickson's adaptation, at least in her police interview.
Oh that's an interesting comparison.
I love the comparison between Jackson and Archie Goodwin. I have been meaning to ask you if you have any plans to cover Rex Stout.
Yes, Rex Stout is actually the next author I'm going to rank. It's just taking a while because it's a lot of books to reread. I have nine left to go and then Rex Stout will become more talked about in future videos. To keep things simple, I try to only talk about authors I've already ranked in the more generic videos.
My personal favourite miss Marple novel, I love it so much, Tim kendle is one of thee reasons because I like how he's written, he's intentionally written to be sloppy even tho he has killed before which I like since it does show us that even serial killers (was he a serial killer?) are not thee smartest and he's just evil, hes like nurse Hopkins from sad cypress but much better he stop at nothing to achieve what he wants and that's what I love about him even if he's stupid
I actually do think Tim Kendal is a serial killer. He murdered women in the same manner, multiple times which I think is the actual qualifications for it. It's just we don't see any of that in the book. But I also like that he fails to get his target in this book. It's a rare time the apparent-accidental victim was truly an accidental victim.
@@summationgathering yeah it is rare and it was used fantastic here
My copy of this novel is the one with that hideous cover you've put on the right. Quite possibly valuable to collectors? But in my opinion they are welcome to it.
Those Fontana covers are generally considered some of the best book covers. I find them often spoilery tbh. But yeah, I actually hesitated using that one because it was hideous.
Found out something interesting regarding a certain adaptation of this novel: The 1983 TV movie was at least co-written by Sue Grafton, of "A is for Alibi" etc etc. fame. I know you focus on the "Golden Age of Mystery" as you call it, but I would be curious about your thoughts on that series. I always thought it was a shame that she died before she could publish the final book. I have a lot of suggestions but I hate being a pest. LOL. I'd like to see a list of your favorite TV mystery shows, "Murder, She Wrote", "Perry Mason", "Matlock".... you get the idea. I know that's a lot to digest at once and I apologize. Hope you'll at least consider these possible videos.
I have not read a lot of Sue Grafton but I did enjoy the books I did read. I'm open to covering her at some point in the future. And I have been considering a video on my favorite TV mystery shows. I did make a short list but it was mostly series adapted from books so I think I would take those out and do just do original TV series but then there is the issue of series like Father Brown and Murdoch Mysteries which are technically based on literature but not really adapted from them. This is definitely an idea I will do. I just have to figure out the parameters. But in September, I will be doing a video entirely dedicated to Murder, She Wrote for the 40th anniversary.
@@summationgathering Didn't expect a reply that quick, but thanks. I look forward to the MSW video. Can't believe that debuted right as I was starting my senior year in high school. Thanks again.
@@d-phil8585 I wasn't born yet.
And surely the contrast between gleaming white teeth and black skin is what an elderly English lady in the 60s would notice and comment on - from both Miss Marple’s and Agatha’s point of view? Not necessarily racist.
I wouldn't say it's racist necessarily but it is an uncomfortable description.