Il mondo di Hercule Poirot

A good collection of shorts for anyone looking to dip their toes in. I’ve left a link to each individual story at the end of the review, but that’s mostly for me to help keep track of what stories I have and haven’t read. Ok. While I think Hugh Fraser is the most excellent narrator on his own, these Leggi tutto

A very enjoyable book, as you can read one short story per day, remember it very well and do not get bored. Perhaps this style is sometimes more recommended, as the author has to cut the unnecessary stuff and let the intrigue alone. My favourite one, The Plymouth Express, a narrative about a mining

Poirot is quite a humble little fellow *screech go the brakes.* Actually Poirot’s biggest fan is himself. He is terribly condescending to those who don’t use their “little gray cells,” but that’s what makes him funny. Excellent book of stories.

3 Stars. Nine short stories featuring Hercule Poirot. Most are good but none reach the pinnacle. In general, Christie's short stories don't provide her with enough time to develop characters or the plot leading up to the dastardly dead. Oops, not all of these are murders! None rise to the heights of Leggi tutto

3.8 estrellas Al principio me costo entrar en la lectura, el primer caso es muy largo y algo tedioso hasta que tomas el ritmo. Algunos casos me gustaron más que otros, me parecieron oscuros e interesantes, creí que sería como el libro “Miss Marple y trece problemas” pero este tiene un toque muy esti Leggi tutto

1. The Under Dog ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 2. The Plymouth Express ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3. The Affair at the Victory Ball ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4. The Market Basing Mystery ⭐️⭐️🌟💫 5. The Lemesurier Inheritance ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 6. The Cornish Mystery ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 7. The King of Clubs ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 8. The Submarine Plans ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 9. The Adventure of the Clapham Cook ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Leggi tutto