Cards on the Table

Cards on the Table

3.0 (2 ratings)
2005 · English · Paperback · 196 editions
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In the midst of an extravagant soirée, the air is thick with suspense as Mr. Shaitana, a wealthy and flamboyant collector of antiques, is found murdered right before the eyes of his guests. Gathered for an evening of bridge, the players are not just accustomed to high stakes at the card table, but they are also enmeshed in a game of life and death. Each player is inexplicably linked to the victim, making the atmosphere electric with tension and paranoia.

As the investigation unfolds, it reveals the complex weave of motives and secrets held by the seemingly innocuous guests. With the shrewd detective Hercule Poirot on the case, hidden truths are unearthed, and alliances are tested. Poirot's unmatched analytical skills and deep psychological insight lead him into shadows of deceit, where every card played could unveil a murderer.

Throughout the narrative, Christie masterfully crafts a tale filled with suspense and intrigue, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Each character presents their own unique intricacies, making it a challenging yet exhilarating whodunit that promises to captivate until the final revelation.

Book Details

Format Paperback
Pages 324 pages
Language English
Published Jul 5, 2005
Publisher Berkley
ISBN-10 0425205959
ISBN-13 9780425205952

Genres

Mystery Science Fiction Action & Adventure Science & Technology Art & Photography Crime Psychology

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This one left me torn. I gave it 3 stars, though I debated giving it just 2. The premise was promising—four suspects, one of them a killer, and four sleuths to analyze it all. But it took me a while to get engaged, and the ending didn’t sit right with me.<spoiler>The last 100 pages built a case around Anne Meredith... only for the final 10 pages to say, “Surprise! It was Dr. Roberts all along!” Poirot explains it all (of course), and the doctor confesses, but it felt too convenient. Like a sudden deus ex machina with no real evidence to back it.</spoiler>That said, Poirot and Miss Oliver were the highlights—Poirot is always a treat. Their charm and sharpness kept me going. And that final line? I admit, it made me smile. Also, I found the side plot between Anne, Rhoda, and Major Despard way more interesting than the main mystery.Not my favorite Christie, but not a total loss either.

June 12th 2025

Es de los que más me han gustado? Pues no. No sé si por todo el rollo del bridge o por sus personajes. No obstante, me ha interesado mucho todo el tema del análisis psicológico que se les hace sólo por como juegan sus partidas. Resaltar que los giros inesperados del final, no me parecieron tan inesperados, más bien sentí que la autora sólo había intentado marear con quien podría ser la persona que cometió el asesinato

July 28th 2024

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