Agatha Christie never fails to blow my mind. With not one, but two major plot twists occurring in this novel, I was left in a whirlwind as the person I was convinced was the murder got debunked and debunked and further debunked. It was insane, and left me with a feeling of awe as to how it seemingly was easy to string me along and mess with my head. A great murder mystery, with some simple yet complex characters, and our favorite private detective Hercule Poirot leading the charge on solving such an impossible puzzle that begins with no clues whatsoever to go on.
Christie truly is the queen of murder.
The unpleasant and Mephistophelian Mr. Shaitana has invited Hercule Poirot to a dinner for the purpose of showing off his "collection" of four murderers who have committed the perfect crime - they have all gotten away with murder. When Hercule arrives at the dinner party, he finds that Scotland Yard's Superintendent Battle, mystery novelist Ariadne Oliver, and Secret Service agent Colonel Race have also been invited.
During an after dinner game of bridge, Mr. Shaitana is murdered. There are only four others who could have performed the crime. Hercule Poirot uses his wits to discover the murderer - with the help of the bridge score.
This is a typical Agatha Christie. Easy to read, entertaining, and a nice way to fill in some hours.
Indigo_Cobra_8
Jan 03, 2014
I just simply adore the Hercule Poirot series!
theorbys
Dec 13, 2013
Another solid, enjoyable Poirot, but the TV Poirot's are more enjoyable.
This is the first Agatha Crhistie novel that I have read that involves a game of bridge and Hercule P. going up against a gorup of suspects - a very good read, took the time to read and totally enjoy the book and the mystery, and yes i did guess the ending and the one who did the murder !
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Agatha Christie never fails to blow my mind. With not one, but two major plot twists occurring in this novel, I was left in a whirlwind as the person I was convinced was the murder got debunked and debunked and further debunked. It was insane, and left me with a feeling of awe as to how it seemingly was easy to string me along and mess with my head. A great murder mystery, with some simple yet complex characters, and our favorite private detective Hercule Poirot leading the charge on solving such an impossible puzzle that begins with no clues whatsoever to go on.
Christie truly is the queen of murder.
Great short story.
It was amazing, she made us think the murderer was one person but it turned out to be the complete opposite. I would totally recommend this book.
The unpleasant and Mephistophelian Mr. Shaitana has invited Hercule Poirot to a dinner for the purpose of showing off his "collection" of four murderers who have committed the perfect crime - they have all gotten away with murder. When Hercule arrives at the dinner party, he finds that Scotland Yard's Superintendent Battle, mystery novelist Ariadne Oliver, and Secret Service agent Colonel Race have also been invited.
During an after dinner game of bridge, Mr. Shaitana is murdered. There are only four others who could have performed the crime. Hercule Poirot uses his wits to discover the murderer - with the help of the bridge score.
This is a typical Agatha Christie. Easy to read, entertaining, and a nice way to fill in some hours.
I just simply adore the Hercule Poirot series!
Another solid, enjoyable Poirot, but the TV Poirot's are more enjoyable.
This is the first Agatha Crhistie novel that I have read that involves a game of bridge and Hercule P. going up against a gorup of suspects - a very good read, took the time to read and totally enjoy the book and the mystery, and yes i did guess the ending and the one who did the murder !
Hercule Poirot Series, Book 13