Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
mysterious
relaxing
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
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The Regatta Mystery and Other Stories by Agatha Christie (Poirot #21) 3/5 ⭐⭐⭐
I didn't care for any of these main mysteries, which was odd.
The Poirot's felt mostly already done, too similar to his bigger novels or just a byproduct.
Miss Marple was an afterthought, 'Oh by the way did you know I did this...' but I liked her bemoaning the loss of common sense in most people.
Parker Pyne was annoying, no real mystery.
The only one I found interesting was In A Darkly Glass centered around a murdering vision kinda paranormal in nature, but I think it was the narrator's boon keeping my interest the most.
I didn't care for any of these main mysteries, which was odd.
The Poirot's felt mostly already done, too similar to his bigger novels or just a byproduct.
Miss Marple was an afterthought, 'Oh by the way did you know I did this...' but I liked her bemoaning the loss of common sense in most people.
Parker Pyne was annoying, no real mystery.
The only one I found interesting was In A Darkly Glass centered around a murdering vision kinda paranormal in nature, but I think it was the narrator's boon keeping my interest the most.
classic christie read (fav was How Does Your Garden Grow?)
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is another Christie book that I have listened to in my desire to read all her works. I started this quest four years ago and I do enjoy listening to the various readers who tell Christie's tales.
I believe that this is the first time I have encountered Parker Pyne. I enjoyed the stories that featured him. I gather from Wikipedia there are more stories about him - I will have to find them. The other stories with Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple were also enjoyable.
It is hard to believe that there is anyone who has not encountered Christie's various detectives. If you have not read any Christie, I would not necessarily start with this collection. One of the novel length stories might be a better choice.
If you have read much of Christie and not read this book, I would recommend it. It is light, enjoyable and all the stories are well told.
I believe that this is the first time I have encountered Parker Pyne. I enjoyed the stories that featured him. I gather from Wikipedia there are more stories about him - I will have to find them. The other stories with Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple were also enjoyable.
It is hard to believe that there is anyone who has not encountered Christie's various detectives. If you have not read any Christie, I would not necessarily start with this collection. One of the novel length stories might be a better choice.
If you have read much of Christie and not read this book, I would recommend it. It is light, enjoyable and all the stories are well told.
A handful of typical Agatha Christie short stories. Entertaining as always.
Fun short stories. It was nice reading another storyline for Remembered Death in Yellow Iris. Favorite was In A Glass Darkly.
Not to flex too hard, but I could identify each narrator within 5 seconds for each story