Third Girl

I sat on this review for a while, thinking about it. Some of the criticisms other reviews point out are totally valid–dated observations, quick & somewhat questionable relationships. However . . . I really did enjoy this book! Ariadne is such a fun “stand in” for Christie, and I really enjoyed her presence and interactions with Poirot. The mystery itself unfolds slowly, true, but it is fascinating in the end, and resolves well. And I kind of enjoyed the relationship twist, though it is sudden. (As often happens in these stories!) Overall, I think this might be one of my favorite–or at least among the most memorable–Poirot adventures so far.