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A review by kouw
An Autobiography by Agatha Christie
4.0
What I loved most about this autobiography is how much she manages to amuse me with the stories she tells about her life. It's like having an old auntie tell you about her adventures. And she also does a good job hiding some less-pretty truths - like how her divorce from Archie affected her and her work. Plus as a fan of her work, I would really have liked to know what happened during those days she disappeared (because no matter how entertaining 'The Unicorn And The Wasp' was, I somehow doubt it involved a TARDIS.)
There are many instances I somehow relate to her - when she says her best ideas come to her when she's in the bath; when she candidly tells about mumbling to herself in the street. She talks about being the youngest of three and how her family were all extraordinary clever, witty and intelligent. Adventurous too. (I am not the youngest, but this fee and open admiration of her siblings is rather refreshing)
Talk of servants - which you recognise from her novels - and her travels especially were a joy to read.
Agatha Christie was a private person and she doesn't give you more than she is willing to part with. Don't expect 'dirty little secrets' or deliciously naughty gems (unless you count her penchant for dairy.) I still highly recommend it though - reading this is like sitting in her parlour. I'd definitely have a cup of tea at the ready. And a biscuit.
There are many instances I somehow relate to her - when she says her best ideas come to her when she's in the bath; when she candidly tells about mumbling to herself in the street. She talks about being the youngest of three and how her family were all extraordinary clever, witty and intelligent. Adventurous too. (I am not the youngest, but this fee and open admiration of her siblings is rather refreshing)
Talk of servants - which you recognise from her novels - and her travels especially were a joy to read.
Agatha Christie was a private person and she doesn't give you more than she is willing to part with. Don't expect 'dirty little secrets' or deliciously naughty gems (unless you count her penchant for dairy.) I still highly recommend it though - reading this is like sitting in her parlour. I'd definitely have a cup of tea at the ready. And a biscuit.