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The A.B.C. Murders
by Agatha Christie
Alright, The A.B.C. Murders is one of those books that hooks you in without making you feel like you’re reading a PhD thesis. Hercule Poirot starts receiving mysterious letters from someone named A.B.C., who’s apparently on a murder spree, and he’s just daring Hercule Poirot to catch him. The classic game of cat and mouse, right?
I gotta say, I enjoyed this one. It wasn’t too hard to get into, but it wasn’t dumbed down either. The pace? Spot on. Not too fast, not too slow—just a nice little jog through a maze of clues and red herrings. If you’re a fan of those classic crime books with all the essential ingredients—suspense, plenty of suspects, plenty of motives—then you’ll be in mystery heaven. Plus, the banter between Hercule Poirot and the other characters? Chef’s kiss.
Now, let’s talk about those red herrings. Oh boy, they had me going! I got wrapped up in one of them so deeply, I started mentally preparing my victory speech for cracking the case. Spoiler alert: I was wrong. Dead wrong. But you know what? I kinda loved it. It was a satisfying curveball that I didn’t see coming, and even though I felt a little foolish, I couldn’t help but enjoy the surprise.
In the grand scheme of things, this one might not be as iconic as Murder on the Orient Express, but it’s an entertaining and amusing read. It’s formulaic in the best way, like a mystery you know is going to be good, but it still keeps you guessing. So, grab your magnifying glass and dive in—it’s a classic Hercule Poirot puzzler that’s well worth the time.
I gotta say, I enjoyed this one. It wasn’t too hard to get into, but it wasn’t dumbed down either. The pace? Spot on. Not too fast, not too slow—just a nice little jog through a maze of clues and red herrings. If you’re a fan of those classic crime books with all the essential ingredients—suspense, plenty of suspects, plenty of motives—then you’ll be in mystery heaven. Plus, the banter between Hercule Poirot and the other characters? Chef’s kiss.
Now, let’s talk about those red herrings. Oh boy, they had me going! I got wrapped up in one of them so deeply, I started mentally preparing my victory speech for cracking the case. Spoiler alert: I was wrong. Dead wrong. But you know what? I kinda loved it. It was a satisfying curveball that I didn’t see coming, and even though I felt a little foolish, I couldn’t help but enjoy the surprise.
In the grand scheme of things, this one might not be as iconic as Murder on the Orient Express, but it’s an entertaining and amusing read. It’s formulaic in the best way, like a mystery you know is going to be good, but it still keeps you guessing. So, grab your magnifying glass and dive in—it’s a classic Hercule Poirot puzzler that’s well worth the time.