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The first Agatha Christie novel to feature Hercule Poirot. Fun and energetic with Poirot running rings around everyone! Full review here: https://thecuriousmagpie2018.wordpress.com/2019/11/26/audiobook-review-the-myste...

Reading Curtain made me want to return to where it started. I think what I love about rereading Agatha Christie is that I'm never the same person I was the first time I read a book - the nuances and emotion I feel in the writing are always different for me. And yes, I know they're murder mysteries, but she put a lot of emotion into most of her books. This was a great reread. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Me and my lil brother reading off to sleep 💤. A bedtime activity which we have adopted 📚🤓

“Never mind.Console yourself, my friend. We may hunt together again, who knows? And then-“
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Just spent a fabulous morning at Greenway House in Devon, Agatha Christie‘s countryside retreat. Loved walking through the rooms and seeing her writing notes and where she took time to relax

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The mysteriously clever Hercule Poirot

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I loved rereading this one! I don‘t know if I just wasn‘t paying enough attention last time, but I found Poirot‘s expansive explanations less exhausting, more exhilarating. And, as always, I loved all of the scientific detail about poisons!

🎃☠️🍂

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A reread of an old favorite for the #agathachristieclubr2 - it's so funny to read the first appearance of this timeless duo. October's read should be The Secret Adversary, one of my very favorite Christie stories, so feel free to join!

Life continues to be extremely busy and VERY HOT but cooler weather is heading our way, just in time for a weekend of reading and relaxation in our ancient RV - I'm stoked!!

I was overwhelmed by family stuff this weekend, but here are the discussion questions for The Mysterious Affair at Styles! Please see the comments below: #agathachristieclubR2

Oh Hastings!

I love that Christie rewrote ch12. The original would have resulted in confusion just when we need pristine presence of mind. It isn‘t easy to both unravel a string and leave its components completely intact, but that is the job of the detective as much as it is the goal of a good narrator. Superbe!

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DAG never ceases to amaze me. Writing blessed with succinct simplicity that becomes absolument clear...as soon as Poirot explains it to us.

I think that‘s why Poirot holds a special place in the Mystery cannon. The cheekiest of narrators who may actually be smarter than a 5th grader! The cleverest of characters reigning supreme only when the reader is ready for elucidation and information.

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September is almost over, which means it's almost time for the #agathachristieclubR2 to discuss this book! If you haven't finished it yet, you still have time!

I'm going home to Arizona this weekend, but I'll try to get discussion questions posted on Sunday.

“But, hang it all, one‘s gorge does rise at sitting down to eat with a possible murderor.” 🕵🏻‍♂️ 🕯

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Spoiler alert: Monsieur Poirot solves the mystery!

While not the most riveting mystery I‘ve read, it kept me guessing until the end!

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Finished Agatha Christie‘s first published book and Poirot‘s first case. A great mystery that definitely kept me guessing. I always love a good Christie mystery! 😊

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Excited to participate in the #scarathlon next month!😁😈👻🎃
#october #readathons #booknerd

🥚=🥚 🤔🤔🤔
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3.5/5 ⭐️s While I love how Agatha Christie weaves her stories I did predict this one early on. It just didn't keep me on my toes like her other works have. Still a nice cozy mystery though!

Lol, that‘s a nice backup plan. “I‘m tired of working. I‘ll just retire and be rich instead.” 🧐
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My edition of the first book for #AgathaChristieClubR2 is an Omnibus published in 1993! I saw it on AbeBooks and couldn‘t resist. It feels like a little treasure on my shelf. 🔍

@Avanders I hope you don't mind but I've created this survey for the #cozyswap. I know I'm a UK Litten but as I'm the only one in this swap, I've done it in American English! 😂

I've actually got the majority of my match sorted, just got to decide on one more thing & wait for my matches for #basicwitchswap & #screamathon, so that I can place just one order on various sites!

Will put my answers in comments!

As works is almost abandoned today a lonesome lunch has resulted in me revisiting serial reader. What else woukd I read but a murder mystery?!?

I‘m baa-aack! Actually, I never left, but I forgot to post when I started this book. Now I‘ve finished it. This turned out to be a good read - I‘ve only read one other Agatha Christie novel (Murder on the Orient Express), which I preferred, but still enjoyed this one! #agathachristie #mysterynovels #whodunit

This is the first Hercule Poirot mystery and while adequate, it is not my favorite of Christie‘s. It kept me guessing and was a quick read but the characters were mostly awful and Poirot is such a blowhard. I‘ll keep making my way through her canon but this one was a bit meh.

‪6 books, 2 chapbooks, 22 hours and 30 min. While I didn‘t quite get #24in48 I had a great time and fantastic weekend. Another great celebration of books! 🥳‬ Now to sleep!

It‘s impossible for me to dislike a Christie novel! Although I didn‘t enjoy the setting or the cast of characters as much as other Poirot mysteries I‘ve read, I still flew through this. So many sneaky little clues and hidden details that contribute to the solving of the murder.

Really enjoyed being introduced to the funny & clever little man and his signature mustache!

Today‘s lunch menu:
Baked chimichangas & a Christie book!

Started the audiobook of Poirot #1. So much more fun to hear someone narrate this mystery with all the right accents!

Side note: The picture is from the Skinnytaste recipe I used to make my meal (my chimis didn‘t turn out as pretty, but tasted delish!). Recipe link below ⬇️
https://www.skinnytaste.com/chicken-chimichangas/

Enjoyed many aspects of this - Christie‘s first Poirot novel. It is an enjoyable romp through the 1920s mystery, with many extraneous clues and red herrings, a clueless “Watson” character, and the classic family drama.

⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

I have always loved the classic Mysterious and Agatha Christie was the queen of them👸, This is her first book on Hercules Poirot and you can see she was still ironing out her ideas of him.I found it fascinating the way Poirot mind works and all his little quirks. I enjoyed this book very much and I hope to read all of Hercule Poirot books next year.

The intense interest aroused in the public by what was known at the time as “The Styles Case” has now somewhat subsided.
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Agatha books live up to the hype! I thought I could figure out the murder by trying to pick the least likely person but I failed. I enjoyed her writing style and will ignore the two offensive racist comments due to the time period this was written. I think I‘ll keep going with the series as I‘ve always loved the movies.

So excited to finally read some Agatha❤️

I‘ve finished reading yet another Agatha Christie book. As always Agatha Christie doesn‘t disappoint. Full of suspense and intrigue, you really get caught up in the mystery of it. You will not want to put it down. 📚⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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This was a re-read for me; I'd read it many years ago. It's the first Poirot story. An okay read, a bit contrived. I usually like Christie's books as a whole.

My 1920 pick for #192019challenge & for author‘s first book for my local library challenge.
This is Agatha Christie‘s first book, & first Poirot story.
It‘s a little hard to appreciate 99 years later - at this point it‘s beyond formulaic. But it‘s worth a read/listen regardless: it‘s engaging; it‘s historic; it‘s short & sweet; and if you have any interest in the mystery genre, it‘s a hallmark.

Instinct is the marvellous thing. It can neither be explained nor ignored.

Mysteries are my favorite genre, and Agatha Christie is the queen.
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My first Agatha Christie book! I started it last night and I couldn't put it down. I've admittedly never really liked Hercule Poirot on the screen; the book-version of Poirot is much more likeable. I'm glad there are 32 more Poirot books; I'm looking forward to reading more 😀

My first Agatha Christie read. I have a little OCD and need to be complete and have start with the beginning of author's books which is quite annoying on one hand but I like it on the other. I loved this book. It kept me engaged the when time and will be continuing on with the next Agatha Christie book.

Christie‘s (and Poiroit‘s) first mystery!! My version gave two endings: AC‘s original and the published/edited version. Which was pretty cool. But, overall, not my favorite of hers. A little clunky in places, but fun to see where it all began. #24in48 #MountTBR

I think I might have read this years ago, but I couldn‘t remember who did it. I enjoyed it overall, but I‘m not sure I‘m a fan of Hastings.
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This is the first novel where we meet Poirot, seen through the eyes of the bumbling and often clueless Captain Hastings.
His narration brings a smile ..... unintentionally funny on Hasting‘s part, but with the knowing wit of Christie...

The audio is delightfully read by Hugh Fraser. Highly recommended💕🎧

Anyone looking for a #booked2019 book in the public domain, this one would work 👍

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I lovely start into the new year with Christie‘s first mystery. The character are humorous at times even though it‘s a murder mystery. Christie is a great read any time but especially in the winter with my coffee and knitting.

My first Christie novel is also her first. Some twists were obvious to me, but it was published in 1920, different times. The resolution had one twist too many for my taste, though.
First I rolled my eyes at narrator Hastings, at the end I could have throttled him. The star of the book is Poirot. What a fantastic character, no wonder he's still famous. I saw a tv movie with David Suchet not long ago, and now I can say he is perfect for the role.

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The first Hercule Poirot novel. A great mystery and great introduction to our ami and his little grey cells. I read this many years ago and enjoyed this reread. This was Book 12 for #13books13weeks and unfortunately the last one.

Julep and I are enjoying a lazy afternoon in bed. This book is somewhere between a pick and a so-so. Ultimately, it was the sporadic pacing of the plot that made it a so-so. I‘m still glad I read it and I‘m looking forward to reading more Christie novels.

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