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rachelray126's review against another edition
challenging
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.5
tattu's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 estrellitas
No me atrapó tanto como los libros de mi querida Agatha Christie, pero igual me gustó mucho.
Pronto la reseña completa en mi blog :)
No me atrapó tanto como los libros de mi querida Agatha Christie, pero igual me gustó mucho.
Pronto la reseña completa en mi blog :)
sarahanne8382's review against another edition
4.0
While I not generally a mystery reader, this French novel is one of the classics and I really enjoyed it. Written in 1907, this is the first story about the French detective Joseph Rouletabille a clever young journalist. In this case Rouletabille is investigating the attack on a prominent scientist's daughter, occuring in her locked bedroom with no clear way for the villian to escape. It reminded me a lot of Sherlock Holmes stories because Rouletabille is a bit eccentric and also uses logic to make conclusions that baffle the average person. I vaguely suspected the novel's eventually outcome, but I had no idea why and was still very surprised by what Rouletabille's investigation uncovered.
I would recommend this to traditional mystery lovers (lovers of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle or Agatha Christie) as well as reluctant mystery readers like myself who generally don't read mysteries but like to read the occasional classic in the genre.
I would recommend this to traditional mystery lovers (lovers of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle or Agatha Christie) as well as reluctant mystery readers like myself who generally don't read mysteries but like to read the occasional classic in the genre.
arielareads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Puede que esté enamorada de la mente de Gastón Leroux. Esperaba muchísimo de esta novela por la forma en que una amiga mía me la describió, pero suele pasar que mis estándares están demasiado elevados. Este no fue el caso para nada, de principio a fin la novela te engancha y no te suelta, pasamos de un misterio a otro, y de un enriedo que termina donde empezaba el hilo de la historia. Los personajes están bien construidos y Joseph Rouletabille es graciosísimo y egocéntrico en cuánto a su intelecto (como a mí me gustan (los detectives)). Una obra de arte la sucesión de los acontecimientos, 100% invested. Posible relectura <3
kerrianne10's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
germangfeler's review against another edition
4.0
Unas las primeras historias de misterio del tipo "habitación cerrada", donde un crimen ocurre dentro de un cuarto aparentemene innaccesible. En general me resultó muy entretenida y amena la lectura, siempre me mantuvo enganchado queriendo saber la resolución.
En este tipo de historias la resolución tiene un peso muy importante porque ahi es donde se ve la creatividad del autor para resolver este caso que parecía imposible. Como punto a favor se puede decir que el final es inesperado pero (al menos a mi) no me terminó de convencer ni de resultar creíble. En definitiva me gustó más el recorrido que el destino.
En este tipo de historias la resolución tiene un peso muy importante porque ahi es donde se ve la creatividad del autor para resolver este caso que parecía imposible. Como punto a favor se puede decir que el final es inesperado pero (al menos a mi) no me terminó de convencer ni de resultar creíble. En definitiva me gustó más el recorrido que el destino.
thebookboy's review against another edition
3.0
I love a murder mystery, so when I found out that the author of The Phantom of the Opera had penned some I was keen to pick them up, starting with arguably his most famous - The Mystery of the Yellow Room.
In many ways I enjoyed this mystery. The set up was good, the characters were vivid and exciting, but it was at the crucial conclusion part that I felt the mystery fell apart a little. I just found the solution pretty underwhelming considering the complexity of the puzzle, and I think far too much relied on characters not revealing things when they could have.
Still, it was a fun, zippy little mystery and I can definitely see why it is iconic in some ways, so absolutely worth picking up for fans of a good locked room puzzle.
3.5 stars
In many ways I enjoyed this mystery. The set up was good, the characters were vivid and exciting, but it was at the crucial conclusion part that I felt the mystery fell apart a little. I just found the solution pretty underwhelming considering the complexity of the puzzle, and I think far too much relied on characters not revealing things when they could have.
Still, it was a fun, zippy little mystery and I can definitely see why it is iconic in some ways, so absolutely worth picking up for fans of a good locked room puzzle.
3.5 stars
heidenkind's review against another edition
3.0
That was pretty confusing.
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