A good attempt
3.5 stars I was really excited to see what a modern-day writer would do with Miss Marple and her sharp observational skills. Miss Marple was in exceptionally fine form here but the story took its time getting going. It felt an age before anything of note occurred. But, once the murder happened, it was off at full speed like a cheetah. But, cheetahs cannot run fast for long and this, too, felt a gentle trot to the conclusion. But why did it leave me cold as a story? The build up was slow but the narration from four different characters didn't seem to help matters as some characters were not trustworthy. As a result the final reveal seemed lacking in authenticity. The explanation at the end also felt rather drawn out as we examined where everyone was hiding something crucial and who they really were. A good attempt at imitating the Queen of Mystery and sure to be of interest for any who love a classic murder mystery.
