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I hate to admit it. And yet I must. I skimmed an Agatha Christie novel.


I've read several of her books. In fact, her dark Egyptian tale, 'Death comes as the end" is among my top 50 books ever. But there is no way for me not to say the truth. I was bored. I skimmed most if it. I did not like it.

There wasn't anything wrong with this book at all. It's a cozy mystery, a "who done it."

The murder takes place on a train and is witnessed by another person on another train.

I read straight through to about 20 percent or so but it was not keeping my attention.


I wish it were possible to talk oneself into liking a genre. I have had this issue before with cozy mysteries. I try to read one, almost always I take to skimming.

I really don''t know why but I just do not care for the genre.

This cozy and sweet and interesting and -- it just did nothing for me.

Much of it was told, not shown. I also have to say that the book I referenced above, the one I adore, is much more my style.

I happen to adore historical mysteries ,particularly those taking place in exotic locations like Egypt.

I did want to see who done it. But that didn't even interest me all that much. I cannot give ANYTHING by her less than a three and I've no doubt fans of this genre will love and have loved this.

I think I'll give up on the cozy mystery genre.