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A change in style from previous Poirot adventures, but not a good one in my eyes. This book feels very disjointed, which is not a surprise when you discover that it was originally twelve distinct short stories that were later cobbled together to form one novel. The grander scale is an interesting change of pace, and Poirot's fallibility is appreciated, but that is not enough to warrant a high rating for a novel that even Christie herself thought was poor.

A useful introduction to the ideas behind homeschooling (or "unschooling") if a little light on practical examples. The appendices at the end are a treasure trove of useful information and links, even if a lot of it is US-centric. I think this is a good starting point for people interested in learning about what homeschooling is and why people might want to consider it.

I went into this book knowing absolutely nothing of Apple's dealings in China and left with the feeling that the kind of compromises Apple have had to make would be the same made by any other large corporation seeking to penetrate the Chinese market. This was a thoroughly eye-opening read and very well-paced, spending time on important players' backstories when necessary.

Another great book from Morgan Housel. There were lots of good anecdotes here, and the topic is one that is probably not talked about enough in personal finance books. Whilst a lot of the advice can be found in podcast episodes the author has done, and the book is not as impactful, in my opinion, as his earlier work The Psychology of Money, I would still happily recommend this book, especially to people who already feel like they have a good handle on saving and investing their money.

A classic for good reason, although it probably would have had more impact had I read it at a younger age. The novel is certainly of its time, with its racial epithets and unflattering depictions of Native Americans, but it is nonetheless a charming picaresque novel and I can see why it has endured.