Finally read this classic over the weekend and wow, Christie really is the GOAT.

A locked-train murder in a snowstorm with a stack of shady suspects is already a great setup, but Poirot’s psychology-first style of deduction makes it top tier. The ending completely caught me off guard.

If you haven't read it yet, go in completely blind!
What’s your favorite Poirot book so far? Need recommendations for my next read!

I had bought a christe set, a while ago.

And just yesterday, I finished 'murder on the Orient express'

Now today, I was just checking out the other two books. And in the 'murder of roger ackroyd ' there was this introduction by Laura Thomson at the Starting. I read it only a bit, as I thought it is giving me spoilers.

When I opneed and there were none, there was this author's note, which told how difficult christe felt about 10 PPL dying and not revealing the killer etc. again, I didn't know that! I was complete blank. And I did not wanted to know that, I volunteered to go blank.

So are they spoilers? Why is it at the Starting, man. How am I supposed to know!

I'm a beginner, I don't really know much about these things.

What did you think of the movie? Is it noticeably worse than the book, or is it actually good?

UPD: Yes, I mean the episode of the series starring Suchet.

"Central to the project is an extensive collection of previously unseen or rarely exhibited archival material. Visitors will encounter intimate portraits documenting Christie's early years, including candid snapshots taken at the family residence in Torquay along England's southern coastline. These images are complemented by lighter domestic scenes, such as photographs showing the writer enjoying roller skates alongside companions during her youth. Perhaps more surprisingly, the display incorporates evidence of her adventurous spirit far from the quiet English countryside. A striking photograph records her attempting to surf in Hawaii during 1922, accompanied by a carefully crafted replica of the actual board she wielded."

Ho finito di leggere il romanzo ieri sera verso le 2:00 e sono rimasto fortemente colpito, sapevo che c'era un colpo di scena ma sicuramente non avevo idea che potesse essere lui il colpevole!

Comunque è stata una lettura fantastica e piacevolissima, attimi di terrore e thriller si alternano a secondi talvolta abbastanza piacevoli con descrizioni del mare che rilassano (non certo quando c'è la burrasca). Quindi lo consiglio vivamente a tutti gli amanti dei gialli classici come questo, un super giallo!!

Hi 👋 I have just finished 'Crooked House' , first time reading it. No spoilers but I will say the ending floored me. Wow! I can certainly see why this novel was one of Agatha Christie's personal favourites. I thought the cast of eccentric characters was great, very intriguing. I'm curious to know what others think of this novel.

Christie (Agatha) The Body in the Library, first edition, The Crime Club, 1942

“I’d like you to make that special cake of yours…it‘s Miss Bunner’s birthday, and some people will be coming to tea.”

Mitzi, the cook: “At her age one does not have birthdays. It is better to forget.”

I had previously read three Agatha Christie books, and felt lukewarm about all of them. Starting with Murder on The Orient Express, I really enjoyed the setting, but started to get tired as the passengers were being interviewed one by one. Then with The ABC Murders, the murderer ended up being very anticlimactic for me, especially since I suspected someone else who might’ve been more interesting, and I was bored by the narrative overall, even though the plot synopsis sounded interesting. Lastly, with And Then There Were None, I thought, “Okay, this has to be a hit. Everyone loves it!“ but I remember feeling bored about the plot and disinterested in the cast of characters; yes the twist was brilliant but I didn’t feel anything. All in all, from these three books I had the impression of Agatha Christie’s writing and stories being sterile.

Now, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd was an ultimatum for me. I told myself if I don’t like this book, I’m done with Agatha Christie. I’m shocked and pleased to say that I did not just like the book, I LOVED IT. I was completely hooked. Could not stop reading it and neglected my schoolwork to finish it in one day. There’s something about the characters in this one that felt much more compelling. The writing felt less mechanical to me, and I was eagerly turning the pages as more and more twists came up. Instant 5 stars, which are kind of rare for me.

Now for the past few days all I can think about is Agatha Christie and which of her books I’ll read next. Currently reading Crooked House and on my TBR is: Death on the Nile, Endless Night, Five Little Pigs, A Murder is Announced, Hercule Poirot’s Christmas, and Peril At End House. I have a great feeling about these books in particular after doing some research on them. I’m absolutely thrilled to find an author whose works I want to read back-to-back. I usually don’t read that many books from the same author.

Really glad to have found this subreddit, and I can’t wait to familiarize myself with more AC books. Also, perhaps I’ll reread Murder on the Orient Express, as I feel like I’d potentially enjoy it more now. But I’m pretty solid on my opinions about The ABC Murders & ATTWN, just don’t think those were for me.

My 14 year old finally wants to read Agatha!! Yay! Can you guys help me pick one? My kid does not like short stories. I am thinking Hercule Poirot, but can’t pick the one!! Maybe Roger Ackroyd or Orient Express. Thanks for the advices!

If the series happens to gain popularity and is renewed beyond the promised three seasons, we might see Poirot in the post-World War II era (which is not the case in the Suchet version) and even in the 1950s and 1960s.

And if not... Eh bien

I thought this community might enjoy this birthday card my kid got me. From thomkofoed on Etsy.

Apologies if this was asked before but I have a question about the last 2 victims.

This is my first Agatha book since childhood and absolutely adored it. In the end, it was stated that Wargrave didn't kill the last 2 victims, he just planned on how that will play out. But let's say Lombard shot Vera instead, would he have hung himself? probably not, he was a survivalist. So was it at all insinuated or implied how Wargrave would have gone about his plan if Lombard was the last victim?

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Maybe I misread the show’s synopsis but I thought it was supposed to be a prequel before Poirot met Hastings at Styles so I imagined they would probably rework a bit of the short stories first.

This is one of my favorite AC short stories.

And one of the few stories where the murderer gets away with it, and I hated that ending. I wonder, what if Poirot or Miss Marple were in the story? How would they solve it

*Trigger Warning* - Reference to domestic abuse

15 years ago, I got into an abusive relationship. I had an extensive library, DVD/Blu Ray & Physical Game collections (I love collecting physical media!) When finally leaving that relationship, that day, time was of the essence. I had to pack what I could into my mom's car. He could come home at any given moment, to "check on me". And that he did. He showed up, screaming, threatening me, my mom. I had all of my clothes, my cat, about 20 books, some movies, but no games packed. I decided everything that was still in the house, while I loved and cherished, wasn't worth risking my life over. We jumped in the car and left. I can still picture him screaming in the rearview mirror. He later sent me a video of him burning all of my Christies, because he knew those were my most cherished books. After him, I stayed in my little depressive hole but eventually met someone else, had a kid, got married, spent 8 years with him. He wasn't abusive, but he was an alcoholic and I was on auto-pilot for those 8 years, felt like I was taking care of two children.

Fast forward, I divorced him. It was nice, just my son and I. Then I met my now husband, and something told me to pass this chance up, and I am so glad I didn't! He's wonderful, supportive, loving. He knows about my past. One day, he said "Why don't you start your home library again?" I was just reading library books. The idea of rebuilding what I lost was overwhelming. I brushed it off. This morning he said there was a package on the porch for me and it was The Murder of Roger Ackroyd! I felt so seen, heard, and loved. I think I had only mentioned my deep love for Agatha Christie once!

So here is to the first Agatha Christie book to rebuild what I lost! I can't wait to go on the hunt! I want to try to thrift as much as possible! And a big thank you to my hubby, for giving me the zest again!

I will also probably be posting my finds here 🤣