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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
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.
"'It's dying out, you know,' he said, 'the real old-fashioned type of Christmas. People spend it at hotels nowadays. But an English Christmas with all the family gathered round, the children and their stockings, the Christmas tree, the turkey and plum pudding, the crackers. The snow-man outside the window --'
In the interests of exactitude, Hercule Poirot intervened.
'To make a snow-man one has to have the snow,' he remarked severely. 'And one cannot have snow to order, even for an English Christmas.'"
This is my first Agatha Christie. Why would I start with #35 you ask? When I borrowed it from the library, I didn't really think about the chronological aspect. I just thought, I haven't read anything by her yet and it's a Christmas read. Very glad I picked it up. I really enjoyed the writing, it is witty with a sense of humour, and every character is richly drawn. The only downside is that the mysteries were a bit too quick as this is a short story collection. I am sure the novels would be more intricate. The best of the bunch was the title story.
I am planning to do things right and start the series at the beginning in the not-too-distant future. I must learn more about this M. Hercule Poirot, Belgian detective
In the interests of exactitude, Hercule Poirot intervened.
'To make a snow-man one has to have the snow,' he remarked severely. 'And one cannot have snow to order, even for an English Christmas.'"
This is my first Agatha Christie. Why would I start with #35 you ask? When I borrowed it from the library, I didn't really think about the chronological aspect. I just thought, I haven't read anything by her yet and it's a Christmas read. Very glad I picked it up. I really enjoyed the writing, it is witty with a sense of humour, and every character is richly drawn. The only downside is that the mysteries were a bit too quick as this is a short story collection. I am sure the novels would be more intricate. The best of the bunch was the title story.
I am planning to do things right and start the series at the beginning in the not-too-distant future. I must learn more about this M. Hercule Poirot, Belgian detective
This great collection of short stories has carefully crafted and ingenious plots, just as in the author's books. They show once again the amazing writing talent and imagination of Agatha Christie.
In The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding, all but one story involve Hercule Poirot and his power of observation and knowledge of human nature. The other story has a very ingenious Ms Marple.
A very enjoyable read.
In The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding, all but one story involve Hercule Poirot and his power of observation and knowledge of human nature. The other story has a very ingenious Ms Marple.
A very enjoyable read.
medium-paced
lighthearted
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
Yet to read a bad Poirot tale, another collection of great cases from the Belgian investigator.
mysterious
medium-paced
In spite of the title, not an especially seasonal collection.