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The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding: A Hercule Poirot Short Story by Agatha Christie

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jessthebibliophile's review against another edition

3.0

This was a re-read, which is probably why I felt the twist too simple.
But the description of old fashioned English Christmas was awesome.

coryanderson_'s review against another edition

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5.0

Such a charming short story. And I cannot recommend the full-cast audiobook from BBC radio more highly. A lovely cozy treat for the holidays.

penguinna's review against another edition

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mysterious relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

You know that feeling when you need a small affair before a serious relationship? That’s exactly what a prince of a foreign kingdom wanted in London, right before his marriage. And that’s also exactly what I wanted after finishing a book series and before starting a new one.

I made the right choice with Agatha Christie’s short story, but the foreign prince from this book failed. His lover disappeared along with a royal ruby that was destined for the future queen… And Hercule Poirot is the only person who can find the precious stone and avoid unnecessary drama.

To solve the case, Poirot agrees to spend his Christmas in an ancient English countryside mansion. Various traditional dishes are described so perfectly that your stomach starts begging for them, and the family Christmas atmosphere of the snow-draped manor is as charming as it is full of mysteries.

Despite the story’s small size, it has everything to make you enjoy unraveling the family’s secrets. Christie always manages to surprise me with unexpected twists!

Being in the Italian countryside for Christmas holidays, eating more than my stomach can fit, and having a bunch of relatives around, 'The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding' was just so perfect for me. I cannot call it Christie’s best creation, but this story was exactly what I needed at this specific time and place.

I wish all of you wonderful holidays and strongly recommend dedicating one of your evenings to this captivating book!