pickHere‘s my review for this book I just finished reading for the #christiescapers buddy read. This was last month‘s book.
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The Seven Dials Mystery | 
pickHere‘s my review for this book I just finished reading for the #christiescapers buddy read. This was last month‘s book.
I haven‘t started this book yet for #christiescapers. My mom adopted a 1 year old puppy from the animal shelter and he‘s been interrupting my reading time because he wants to play and he wants to be loved on a lot. He‘s a very sweet and loving puppy. He wants to kiss us and be petted. He‘s 42 lbs and wants to be a lap dog. The shelter doesn‘t know his history and we don‘t know his history but the shelter thinks he might be 1 and a half yrs old.
pickReading on #Litsy with Christie‘s Capers (Reading Agatha Christie's books in publication order) Hosted by @Librarybelle #AgathaChristieClubR3
4 Stars • The Seven Dials Mystery (1929) by Agatha Christie is the second novel featuring Superintendent Battle. During a house party, a young guest, Gerry Wade, dies unexpectedly after a prank involving sleeping pills goes awry. ⬇️
pickReally enjoyed this book- the characters, the sense of humor, the adventure. Sad to her Christie‘s female main character, Bundle does not reappear in any of her books again. She is strong willed, intelligent, adventurous, self possessed. #christieCapers #AgathaChristieClubR3
So sorry I did not send reminders about this weekend‘s discussion—you can tell when life is busy when you don‘t even have time to get on Litsy!
I have 5 questions posted as spoilers for our discussion of Seven Dials. You can find these on my feed, the book‘s feed, or by searching #ChristiesCapers #AgathaChristieClubR3 .
Next month we revisit Tommy and Tuppence in a collection of stories! More info tomorrow!
janeycanuck, suvata, Aims42, MallenNC, Soscha, Cuilin, kspenmoll, BarbaraJean, PurpleyPumpkin, JenlovesJT47, Lizpixie, MariaW, elkeOriginal, CogsOfEncouragement, AnneCecilie, Gissy, OutsmartYourShelf, mrp27, Larkken, Suet624, Cailey_Mac, ferskner, Marmie7, MaleficentBookDragon, majkia, Bookwormjillk, StayCurious, Teresereading, Laughterhp, RainyDayReading, Skygoddess1, Morr_Books, PathfinderNicole, dabbe, tdrosebud, MaGoose, ElizaMarie, bcncookbookclub, kelli7990, TheAromaofBooks, Tineke, Sparklemn, PageShifter, willaful, kimrenee, BookNook, AnishaInkspill, ChaptersofChaos5. As this is a sequel of sort to Chimneys, we revisit with Bundle and Superintendent Battle and other characters from Chimneys. We'll see Battle again as we continue our Christie journey, but the other characters do not come back. Why do you think Christie ended their story?
Are there any comments you wish to share about the characters? #ChristiesCapers #AgathaChristieClubR3
4. Definite spoiler ahead to those who have not finished...
One other major concern from reviewers was the reveal at the end. A few called the ending absurd. Others felt the ending did not fit with the story: says one reviewer, “There is no particular reason why the masked man should be the particular person he turns out to be.“
What did you think of the ending? Was this a believable conclusion? #ChristiesCapers #AgathaChristieClubR3
3. Christie herself liked this novel and found it very easy to write, as she did not need to deeply plan out the mystery. She called this novel a “light-hearted thriller type.“ Do you agree with Christie's assessment of the novel?
One modern-day reviewer noted that they could tell Christie did not really plan out anything in the novel, as the plot was “immensely tedious.“ What do you think? #ChristiesCapers #AgathaChristieClubR3
2. Let's dive into what her contemporary readers thought, which was not positive. Reviewers indicated a dislike for returning back to “Gothic romances“ and not the more deductive art of her mysteries (Poirot!) and “far below her standard“ writing.
We've compared Seven Dials to Chimneys, but let's take a broader comparison to her other mysteries we've read so far. Do you agree with the reviewers' assessments? #ChristiesCapers #AgathaChristieClubR3
1. Christie returns to the characters from The Secret of Chimneys in this novel. What did you think of the book overall? How does it compare to Chimneys?
We'll get to reception of the novel next! #ChristiesCapers #AgathaChristieClubR3
Reading New Moon with a book club on discord, listening to All the Other Mothers Hate Me on my own, and just started The Seven Dials Mystery for discussion with #ChristiesCapers on 10/26. #weekendreads
October‘s #ChristiesCapers reacquaints us with Superintendent Battle of Chimneys fame. Discussion October 26th!
All are welcome to join; please let me know if you with your be added/removed from the tag list. #AgathaChristieClubR3
janeycanuck, suvata, Aims42, MallenNC, Soscha, Cuilin, kspenmoll, BarbaraJean, PurpleyPumpkin, JenlovesJT47, Lizpixie, MariaW, elkeOriginal, AnneCecilie, Gissy, OutsmartYourShelf, mrp27, Larkken, Suet624, Cailey_Mac, Deblovestoread, ferskner, Marmie7, MaleficentBookDragon, majkia, Bookwormjillk, StayCurious, Teresereading, Laughterhp, RainyDayReading, Skygoddess1, Morr_Books, PathfinderNicole, dabbe, tdrosebud, MaGoose, ElizaMarie, bcncookbookclub, kelli7990, TheAromaofBooks, Tineke, PageShifter, willaful, kimrenee, BookNook, AnishaInkspillpickNot one of Agatha Christie's best, but great fun nonetheless. It definitely showcases her sense of humour. It's pretty much a spoof spy thriller, with all the characters acting like they're something out of Wodehouse. For a while I was sure I had worked out the solution to the mystery, but of course I hadn't 😂
Time for some classic #Eastercrime
I read (and watched) a lot of Agatha Christie in my teens, and the premise of this one sounds familiar, but I can't remember who the killer is or why. Hopefully it won't come back to me as I read 😅
pickSet against the backdrop of a country estate, the story unfolds with a group of young adventurers determined to uncover the truth behind a perplexing murder. Led by the resourceful Lady Eileen "Bundle" Brent and her friends, the narrative embarks on a thrilling journey filled with twists and turns.
Gripping and intricate storyline + cleverly woven clues + unexpected revelations + lots of red herrings = impressive body of work ?
#listyreads
pickAnother delightful read. A couple more to go in this series. I'm loving the character called Bundle.
When the 2 females characters have character and one is acting out of it...
pickA fast-paced mystery that kept me guessing till the very end :)
pickWhile not my favorite AC by far, I still enjoyed a revisit with Bundle and her adventurous spirit.
pickBundle was so much fun to read. She was so driven to determine the plot behind the secret organization of the Seven Dials. She went off on her own to make discovery‘s. The two guys were so brash, crazy even. Nobody was as they seemed, as you learn from the end. As mentioned in the book, it‘s just like in the books where there are secret groups working behind the scenes. #AgathaChristie
pickA strange but fun little mystery. None of these stick with me for long, and I doubt this one will be any different, but it was a pleasant diversion today.
It's the third day since I vowed to eat mindfully, and I've already fallen off the wagon. Even an excellent meal like black bean stew and watermelon is just so booooring to eat without a book. (In this case, the audio version of the tagged book.)
so-soThe characters were fun, especially Bundle. I liked her sense of adventure.
The solution made me go "wait, what?", but not in a good way.
pickRead this yesterday because I haven‘t read any Christie for a few months. This won‘t be a favorite, but it‘s an enjoyable mystery with a lot of red herrings & some good characters, esp Superintendent Battle and Bundle.
pickCatching up on #agathachristieclubR2. Quite enjoyed this one - it was so cheeky, I love a little Christie snark!!
Reading in coffee shops: Now with face masks and hand sanitizer!
pickI read this Aug 5-15 and gave it 4 ⭐️. I am finding that a problem with a lot of Christie‘s novels are the endings as they seem so rushed. Overall I like this one and part of me wishes that she had continued writing mysteries with Bundle in them.
I've been catching up on my Agatha Christie!
I skipped Roger Ackroyd, listened to Big Four, Blue Train + Seven Dials and am skipping Partners in Crime (read it recently).
Big Four: 🔪🔪🔪🔪
Blue Train: 🔪🔪🔪
Seven Dials: 🔪🔪🔪🔪
Partners: 🔪🔪🔪
Seven Dials was my fav; Bundle is the best! And it has a Tommy + Tuppence feel that I just adore.
Next up: Roger Ackroyd. I've heard such great things!
#agathachristieclubr2 #classicschallenge2020
4. Christie often uses a common setting of English literature: the English country house. What does this setting bring to the mystery that couldn't be found in a location like London?
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3. Christie uses a cast of "bright young things" to solve her thrillers, while her two main detectives are both older characters. Why do you think she does this?
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2. Critics reviewed this unfavorably against The Secret of Chimneys, as both books contain several of the same characters. Which do you prefer and why?
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What's another month without me forgetting to do #agathachristieclubR2 questions again? Let's get right to it.
(Please remember to tag everyone that has already commented to keep the conversation going, and to check the other questions posted!)
1. Did you like this book? Why or why not?
pick#JubilantJuly
Caught up for #AgathaChristieClubR2. Both are fun reads, but because I‘m not a huge fan of the short-story format, I definitely enjoyed The Seven Dials Mystery more.
pickA reread for #agathachristieclubr2, this is one of my favorite Christie's. It's lighthearted and fun, and Bundle is so daggone likable. It's a loose sequel to The Secret of Chimneys, with several overlapping characters. I also have a soft spot for the stoic yet intelligent Superintendent Battle. All in all a fun read and definite pick!!
pickThis one was a reread for me. It was my first ever Agatha Christie books 3 years ago. I didn‘t remember who the bad guy was until there was like 30 minutes left in the audio. I like Bundle so much better in this one. Another great mystery.
#ReadYourSign - Ruling Number in title
#BookSpin - Book Spin pick
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I have my books decided for #ReadYourSign challenge for June
As pictured:
Flower - Roses on cover
Libra Author
Color - Blue cover
Published 9/23-10/22
7th book in series published in my birth year
Gem in title (hope it‘s ok to read out of order)
Gemini challenge - 3rd book in series (hope it‘s okay to read out of order)
Ruling Number - 7 in title (reread but June book for #AgathaChristieClubR2)
Open to suggestions for prompts I‘m missing! 😊
Living my best life under the circumstances.
We‘re here. We‘re good. Maya‘s cough is getting better. We‘re making today all about having FUN. For me, that‘s taking a walk and reading. For Dr. Hubby it‘s doing yard work and playing VR. For Maya it is binge watching a Netflix show and working on a puzzle with us.
#thenewnormal #isolationinteractions
How are you doing today?
Pictures don‘t do it justice, but my favorite tree in our backyard is in full bloom today! It‘s windy, so the grass will probably be blanketed in flower snow tomorrow. ☺️
Taking a moment to sit on our deck, have a cup of tea, read an Agatha Christie, and just breathe. 🥰
#isolationinteractions @CBee
Day ten of the Christmas holidays, and on to book fourteen. Only eight more minutes until I reach my goal of twenty-four hours for #24B42020 🙂
pickWhile it wasn‘t my favorite Christie book, I still enjoyed it. I predicted who the leader of the secret society was, but after that I was shocked and surprised at the ending. Did not anticipate who the villain was at all, which I like, but it took me a minute to wrap my head around how the scheme actually occurred. Eager for my next Christie read!
It‘s the first day of summer for us teachers! Enjoying some poolside relaxing with Aggie.
so-soDespite the scared look on Oregano's face, it really wasn't too terrifying! This was one of Agatha's stand alone books not part of a greater series and it was okay. Still a good read but not as exciting as some of her others. The main character "Bundle" was certainly an interesting person....? #catsoflitsy #snowday #mystery
Snow day means reading day. #letitsnow #mystery #cozy #read #femaleauthor #snow #imnotgoingouthere
#TuesdayTidbits
🍁I would prefer an enveloping comfy recliner, but since I don‘t have one, I read in bed with lots of pillow and a warm blanket.
🍁Tea latte AND water. I can‘t do anything without a water bottle nearby.
🍁Any Agatha Christie novel although is about a murder is a warm fuzzy read for me.
🍁Tagging New Friends: @Jilly6183 @Samantha.1020 @inmegslibrary @GrandMom64 @ilyssa.g
Thanks for the tag @NeedsMoreBooks This was fun!🧡
pickAll the Bright Young Things who make up the majority of the characters make this book so much more fun than it has any right to be. I probably wouldn't have cared too much for the plot, but I'm totally charmed by Bundle and her friends.
#agathachristieclub @Bambolina_81
pickSorry - several book reviews coming to your feed!
I loved the underlying humor in this one. Yes, it‘s an ode of sorts to thrillers of the early 20th century, but Christie‘s spin on everything is enjoyable. I was shocked by the ending. Book Two for #24in48 .
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