The review of the novel in The New York Times Book Review of 30 November 1930 begins, "The talented Miss Christie is far from being at her best in her latest mystery story.
The New York Times Book Review -lehden arvostelu 30. marraskuuta 1930 alkoi toteamuksella "Lahjakas neiti Christie ei ole parhaimmillaan uusimmassa rikostarinassaan.