Cards on the Table

Cards on the Table

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Jan 1, 2001 · Engelska · Pocketbok (320 sidor)
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Format Pocketbok
Sidor 320
Språk Engelska
Publicerad Jan 1, 2001
Förlag HarperCollins
Utgåva Masterpiece Ed
ISBN-10 0007119348
ISBN-13 9780007119349

Beskrivning

In a gripping tale of deception and intrigue, a gathering of eclectic personalities comes together for what seems like an innocent game of bridge. Among them are characters with secrets lurking beneath their polished exteriors. As the evening progresses, the stakes rise dramatically, leading to a shocking murder that shatters the façade of this seemingly mundane gathering.

The brilliant detective Hercule Poirot is drawn into the fray, tasked with unraveling a complex web of lies and motives. With every card played, new revelations come to light, prompting Poirot to scrutinize the players not just for their strategies at the table but for the deeper truths they conceal. Each character’s backstory adds layers of complexity to the investigation, making it clear that everyone has something to hide.

As the tension mounts, the pursuit of justice takes unexpected turns, blending wit and suspense in a classic Christie manner. The reader is left on the edge of their seat, trying to outsmart Poirot before the final reveal unearths the true nature of each character’s involvement in the deadly game.

Genrer

Mysterium Action & Äventyr Vetenskap & Teknik Konst & Fotografi Brott Psykologi

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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 13th 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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