Book Review of The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie – Favbookshelf

The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie presents a fantastic and impossible superstition to the reader in a compelling manner. Just as the reader fully accepts the superstition, he is hit by a mind-blowing climax.

The Pale Horse is a perfect medley of mystery and illusion.


About The Pale Horse


The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie
the pale horse agatha christie
The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie

Author: Agatha Christie

Genre: Crime, detective fiction

Pages: 256

Publisher: Collins Crime Club

Type: Standalone

Goodreads Rating: 3.83/5

When Father Gorman, an innocent priest, is killed on his way back after hearing the confession of a dying woman, the police are at a loss. They retrieve a list of random names from the priest’s shoe. The people on the list have no connection until many die an apparently natural death. An occult murder seems impossible, except in the bygone era of witchcraft. But that’s precisely what the women at the Pale Horse claim to be doing. Mark Easterbrook visits the inn and witnesses a seance by the three ‘witches.’ He must get to the bottom of this mystery in time to prevent another death. With the help of an underground volunteer and a valuable clue from an unsuspecting Ariadne Oliver, Mark makes a shocking discovery.


The Pale Horse Review


The book skillfully draws the reader into a world of superstitions. The concept of supernatural death is presented to the reader entirely realistically. The narrative is capable of captivating even the most rational reader.

The cover of the book is quite simple and complements the title. It shows a signboard with the title and a galloping horse. This gives an ominous vibe that matches perfectly with the story.

The plot development is exemplary. The narrator slowly builds up the myth of supernatural murders and a parallel plot to expose it. It keeps the readers on the edge of their seats until the end. The mystery of Mr. Venables and his illness adds to the element of mystery in the plot. The pharmacist, Mr. Osborne’s testimony, contributes to the confusion.

The characters in this story are incredibly fascinating. Mark Easterbrook is profound, practical, and quick-witted. This can be perceived from how he rapidly connects the dots and figures out the mystery at the end of the story. In addition, Ariadne Oliver’s speech and manner add an element of humor to the story.

Finally, ginger is a strong-willed and courageous woman who is integral to the case resolution.

The writing style of the book is bewitching. The reader can feel the forbidding atmosphere at the time of Father Gorman’s death. The author brings to life the sinister seance at the Pale Horse in a breathtaking manner.

The ending of the book is fantastic. It ties together all the loose ends and provides answers to all the questions posed throughout the plot. It is entirely unexpected and takes the reader by surprise. The Pale Horse is one of the best works of the Queen of Crime Fiction.

Everything in this book was absolutely amazing. Nothing could make it better.


Conclusion


Rating: 5/5

Recommendation: Definitely, yes!!

If you have read The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Third Girl, Appointment with Death, and other masterpiece work by Agatha Christie, this one will definitely fascinate you.


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About the Author:


Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie
Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie

Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie was born on September 15, 1890, in Devon, England. She has around 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections to her credit. Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple are the most remarkable detectives created by her. The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Murder on the Orient Express, And Then There were None, Death on the Nile, and The Clocks are some of her acclaimed novels. She died on January 12, 1976.



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