Robert M. (shotokanchef) reviewed on 2/29/2012 + 813 more book reviews

The setting is in the Middle East; this time in that post-WW I abomination fostered by BritainIraq. The story is set at a remote archeological dig, and proceeds just about as slowly. It takes nearly 60 pages just to get to the murder. This is a wearisome case for Poirot as there is no clear suspect for another 100 pages. But now, following another murder and a disappearance, he jumps quickly to the chase. The unmasking of the perpetrator is just about as tedious for the reader.

Back to all reviews by this member
Back to Book Reviews
Back to Book Details