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Summary: RIGHT UP THERE WITH THE CLASSICS!
Review: I had never read an Agatha Christie book when I picked this up, and to tell you the truth, I honestly was positive I would be bored out of my mind. So on a rainy Saturday afternoon, I sat down to read it, and get my book report over with.
WOWI sat in that chair for 2 straight hours, reading it from begiinning to end, and being captivated the whole way. This is an excellant mystery, with all kinds of surprises weaved in. I'm not going to tell you a single thing, because your going to have to read it for yourself to honestly appreciate this novel.
So in Conclusion,
READ IT!
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Summary: An excellant book
Review: I just read this book and it was fantastic. It is an enjoyable Agatha Christie book. I think you will like it if you read it. Exciting from beginning to end.
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Summary: Christie's finest
Review: I only have one thing to say about this book, and it is that Agatha Christie wrote her best book in this one. The scenery is well-developped and the characters are real, and fans of Hercule Poirot will enjoy this story, as we get a good idea of his characteristic investigation methods.
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Summary: Death on the Nile
Review: I recently read "Death on the Nile", by Agatha Christie, and the book left me astonished. The ingenious crafting of murder was impressive and the end, as usual, in her books, a complete mystery. It was a pleasure from the beginning to the end. A story of intrigue and romance, of money and passion, and of course, of murder had me reading it in one sittting. Linnet Ridgeway, a beautiful and very wealthy heiress, has everything. And what she doesn't have she obtains. Her best friend, Jackie De Belleforte longs for everything Linnet has. And when she introduces her new fiancé Simon to Linnet, Linnet takes that too. Simon and Linnet are married and go on a honeymoon to Egypt, only to find Jackie following them wherever they go. They are quite displeased with the way she demonstrates her anger. But as a number of mysterious accidents begin to happen, the famous detective Hercule Poirot is ready for them. One night, Linnet is murdered, and the most likely person, Jackie, has an alibi confirmed by five people. But who could have killed Linnet? And why? That I leave to the eager readers, but I extremely enjoyed this, and as all Christie books, this is a true mystery. I am glad I read this, and it is very interesting. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys mysteries.
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Summary: I really loved this book!!!!
Review: I thought this book really showed what love can make people do and how coldhearted people can be. It also shows what people will do for money. Altogether, I found this a great book!
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Summary: Death on the Nile
Review: I would have given this book 3 stars, but I must admit I was quite curious to find out the killer's identity. I love a good mystery, but my problem with this book (& I am not a devoted Agatha Christie fan, prior to this I read a book of her short stories, and don't feel terribly inclined to read anymore of her work) is that after the murder takes place, the sluething is done by merely interviewing the cast of character's again & again- there wasn't any suspenseful poking around, or edge of the seat moments where you're sure the inspector is going to get caught uncovering clues- it was just a bunch of conversations. I practically needed a chart to keep track of all of the character's. So, if you like your mysteries filled with drawing room chatter & not a lot of physical movement/uncovering- I highly recommend this- if you like more suspense, turn to Ruth Rendell or Patricia Carlon.
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Summary: more interview than serious sluething
Review: I would have given this book 3 stars, but I must admit I was quite curious to find out the killer's identity. I love a good mystery, but my problem with this book (& I am not a devoted Agatha Christie fan, prior to this I read a book of her short stories, and don't feel terribly inclined to read anymore of her work) is that after the murder takes place, the sluething is done by merely interviewing the cast of character's again & again- there wasn't any suspenseful poking around, or edge of the seat moments where you're sure the inspector is going to get caught uncovering clues- it was just a bunch of conversations. I practically needed a chart to keep track of all of the character's. So, if you like your mysteries filled with drawing room chatter & not a lot of physical movement/uncovering- I highly recommend this- if you like more suspense, turn to Ruth Rendell or Patricia Carlon.
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Summary: more interview than serious sluething
Review: I would have given this book 3 stars, but I must admit I was quite curious to find out the killer's identity. I love a good mystery, but my problem with this book (& I am not a devoted Agatha Christie fan, prior to this I read a book of her short stories, and don't feel terribly inclined to read anymore of her work) is that after the murder takes place, the sluething is done by merely interviewing the cast of character's again & again- there wasn't any suspenseful poking around, or edge of the seat moments where you're sure the inspector is going to get caught uncovering clues- it was just a bunch of conversations. I practically needed a chart to keep track of all of the character's. So, if you like your mysteries filled with drawing room chatter & not a lot of physical movement/uncovering- I highly recommend this- if you like more suspense, turn to Ruth Rendell or Patricia Carlon.
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Summary: The Best.
Review: I've read a number of Agatha Christies, and this one is by far my favorite. The charactes are all three-dimensional. Even the smallest characters have a personality and emotions. The mystery is baffling, and quite challenging for those readers who try very hard to figure out the mystery. The addition of Colonel Johnny Race is a great one, and he's a good temporary replacement for Captain Hastings. The solution will blow you away. It's absolutely wonderful. A good mystery should leave you wide-eyed and thinking about the solution for a good while after reading it, and that's exactly what this one does. The solution is perfectly satisfying, unlike some other Agatha Christies (Cards On The Table, Sparkling Cyanide). This is one of the longer Agatha Christies, at 307 pages, but it's well-worth your time. I absolutely reccomend Death on the Nile to anyone.
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Summary: Christie's Finest Work
Review: If mystery had a name, it would be Agatha Christie. "Death on the Nile" is proof of that statement. It takes place in Egypt, a land of intrigue and caution. The beautiful Linnet Ridgeway, with her new husband, Simon, take a honeymoon that ends up disasterous. Linnet is dead, and only the masterful detective Hercule Poirot, who is also on board, can solve the mystery of who killed her. Other characters include Jacqueline de Bellefort--a previous lover of Simon's, Cornelia Robson--a seemingly innocent young girl on vaction with her crude cousin, Miss Van Scuyler, and many more! If you love a good mystery, you'll love this book!
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