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LeftyDv
The Big Four | Agatha Christie
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Mehso-so

I enjoyed the many vignettes where Poirot is outwitted by the Big Four, even while discovering their identities. I‘m alway game for deception in the form of espionage and Hastings was back to narrate the case, thus adding to my enjoyment. But something was missing from this case, mon ami. It‘s a mystery to me how Christie just settled for this ending.

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Aims42
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Themes: Classic Agatha Christie Murder mystery, Family drama, Christmas-ish

A delightful Poirot book, I enjoyed all the twists and turns that Agatha sends us on. I wish there was more Christmas in it, but oh well. Checking off the “Locked Room” square on my #christmascrimechallenge board hosted by @RaeLovesToRead and @Ruthiella

Ruthiella Yes, I remember this one. It‘s rather disappointing on the Christmas front, but an intriguing locked room mystery. 🎄🔪🎅🏻💀 2d
Aims42 @Ruthiella Very intriguing for sure!! I‘d definitely still recommend it to Agatha Christie fans 🕵️🫆🔎 2d
Ruthiella @Aims42 The Poirot short story “The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding” is more Christmas-ey, if you ever run across it. 2d
RaeLovesToRead Perfect! ❤️ 1d
Aims42 @Ruthiella Oooo yay! That one was just delivered so it‘s on my stack now 🤩🤗 Thank you for the heads up on that one!! 1d
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BookNook
The Secret of Chimneys | Agatha Christie
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This is a weak pick. I enjoyed the main characters, especially Anthony, Virginia and Inspector Battle, along with their evolving relationships, but the storyline felt a bit off at times; occasionally straying into the realm of the implausible. The book had enough to keep me amused, but may not be satisfactory for those seeking a more tightly woven mystery.
#ChristiesCapers, #AgathaChristieClubR3

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CogsOfEncouragement
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Panpan

First Sherlock Holmes pastiche with #TheLitsyIrregulars #TLI

I didn‘t care for this one, but enjoyed the BR discussion and look forward to our next read in January.

dabbe 🩵☃️🩶 2d
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Octoberwoman
Faceless Killers | Henning Mankell
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Mehso-so

This was a little disappointing. At times it felt like reading a boring non-fiction account of a murder investigation. I don't know if it's the author's writing, or the translation. Wallander is not a very likable person. Which if written well is fine, but this is also not a good character study, so all of the characters are a bit flat.

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shanaqui
Pickpick

This was a silly bit of fun, I enjoyed it, though it felt a bit rushed through toward the end. Still... lots of classic mystery moments + the Great British Bake-Off setup (and gentle mockery of the format). A light pick!

I should really do a new #ComicsBingo card...

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ImperfectCJ
Elephants Can Remember | Agatha Christie
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Mehso-so

This isn't my favorite Poirot mystery, but it might be my favorite portrayal of the friendship between Poirot and Mrs. Oliver. I enjoyed the reflections on aging and the many conversations between long acquaintances that feel more at the center of the novel than the mystery itself, which isn't overly complicated (although some (in my opinion unnecessary) complexities are layered on top of the solution).

ImperfectCJ Photo: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC, 2014. 3d
Susanita When I was in middle school, my mom worked at the gift store there. I spent many school holidays wandering around the museum. It‘s still my favorite. 3d
ImperfectCJ @Susanita My dad lives in DC (for the past 20+ years), and I went to high school in Fairfax County, so we visited the museums regularly, and this is still the one we most want to visit when we're in town. Although we went to the African American History Museum when we were there in 2024, and our whole group (age 6 to 74) loved it, so we might have two must-see museums on our list now! 3d
AnnCrystal 🤩💝. 3d
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RamsFan1963
The ABC Murders (Poirot) | Agatha Christie
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102/100 I've had the print version of this on my TBR for years, but I chose the audiobook instead, mainly because I was curious to hear Peter Dinklage's version of Poirot. He does a very good job as Poirot, showing both his intelligence, his dogged determination, and the love he has for his friend Captain Hastings. I hope there will be more Poirot adventures with Peter Dinklage. 4/5 ⭐ #Read2025 #SeriesLove2025