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serenereader9's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
It’s closer to Halloween than Christmas but this got me in the spirit. This was just really fun and entertaining, and I vividly remember watching the David suchet adaptation. Definitely a recommendable Christmas read for by the fire. The Christmas description are I no point!
lydiaaa's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
pretty_little_bibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
Poirot is my fave among all the characters created by Agatha Christie and this short story was amazing. Agatha Christie is amazing with the twists she brings in the end. No wonder she is a forever favourite for so many of us!
lidiaadiaz's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
ddavid0909's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
mad_about_books's review against another edition
5.0
When I was younger, I was not a fan of Agatha Christie's style of writing, then I started watching the excellent performances of David Suchet as the Belgian sleuth and found myself completely enchanted.
As I was reading "The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding," I found that the pictures in my head (you do have pictures in your head when you read, right?) were a re-run of the Poirot episode on PBS. For me, there was no mystery because I knew the story and was pleased to realize that I found some of the dialog in the story seemed to be the same as in the teleplay.
If you haven't read any of Agatha Christie's Poirot novels and stories, this would make an excellent starter. As much as I avoided her books in the past, I find myself now wanting to read more.
As I was reading "The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding," I found that the pictures in my head (you do have pictures in your head when you read, right?) were a re-run of the Poirot episode on PBS. For me, there was no mystery because I knew the story and was pleased to realize that I found some of the dialog in the story seemed to be the same as in the teleplay.
If you haven't read any of Agatha Christie's Poirot novels and stories, this would make an excellent starter. As much as I avoided her books in the past, I find myself now wanting to read more.
vanncrowe's review against another edition
4.0
Hearty Hercule Poriot—I’m afraid you’ve done it again! Capital effort, my good chap!
saguaros's review against another edition
4.0
As this is a short story it is therefore, by definition, a very short mystery, but it is delightful all the same, full of festive vibes and a kind, clever Poirot.