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samanne's review against another edition
4.0
It's been awhile Agatha Christmas. Fun little mystery--perfect to listen to while doing Holiday cards.
savageadage's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
readerworm28's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kgstuckinabook's review against another edition
4.0
What a fun short story! It has reminded me to read more mystery books!
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.
careymacaulay's review against another edition
3.0
"'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
christellereadsalot's review against another edition
4.0
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.
amelda's review against another edition
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
3.5