If you are not already a Christie book fan but have watched any of the TV versions of her books, you might be surprised that the books are often very different from what is depicted in film and TV. The plots are more involved, there is more intrigue, and there are characters in her books that do not appear in film and TV versions.
In this one, the TV version has Miss Marple taking front and center of the investigation. The book, however is written from the Vicar's point of view and Miss Marple, although important to the resolving of the mystery, is not the main character.
I love her books and have read almost every one more than once. I recommend this one and all of her books for an enjoyable, read that has intrigue and holds our attention and interest without shock scenes and language that assault the senses with over-the-top violence, mayhem, and blood-and-guts gross out scenes.
Christie is also a master at mystery and puzzlement plots. Cozy Mystery genre? Not quite. There is not cookie-cutter plot line that cozy mysteries often have. Her characters are well-rounded, likable, and have dimension and often complex personalities and dilemmas. I obviously love her writing.
I noticed that the review has a "help customers find their next book" and asks how old was the person I got this book for? Ranges are under 1 to 13 plus. I am a bit offended by this. Christie is NOT for children only. The lack of violence and graphic sex does not mean that an adult can't enjoy it and benefit from it.
The popularity of the film and TV versions of this over the decades shows that adults also like a good story without having to be affronted by shock and awe. Don't get me wrong. I also love a good shock and awe story, too. But not all the time, every read.
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