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Summary: 'Postern of Fate' was, overall, not very exciting
Review: 'Postern of Fate' was, overall, not very exciting. It was the first of Agatha Christie's books I have ever read, and it was not a good way to start out with an author. She contradicts herself in more than one place, and the plot is hard to follow. If you're a Christie addict, go ahead, but otherwise, read something else.
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Summary: Agatha Christie's Final Novel
Review: Although "Curtain" and "Sleeping Murder" were both published after this one, they had been written in the mid-1940's, so this is the final novel that Agatha Christie actually wrote.She once again takes us into the world of Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, the dynamic duo of the twenties who are now elderly grandparents. The Beresfords have bought a cottage in a small retirement village and discover that the previous owners left behind many children's books. Tuppence is sorting them out and reading through one of them when she discovers underlined letters and a child's simple cipher. Naturally, Tuppence decodes the message which reads "Mary Jordan did not die naturally. It was one of us." The naturally inquisitive Tuppence is once again off to discover who Mary Jordan is, when she lived in the village, and how she really died. Though this book has been criticized quite strongly by many readers, I found it to be another most enjoyable brain-teaser from Agatha Christie. It was also very satisfying to see how Tommy and Tuppence lived out their adventurous lives. Thank you, Mrs. Christie, for giving us closure to this exciting couple.
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Summary: Agatha Christie's Final Novel
Review: Although "Curtain" and "Sleeping Murder" were both published after this one, they had been written in the mid-1940's, so this is the final novel that Agatha Christie actually wrote. She once again takes us into the world of Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, the dynamic duo of the twenties who are now elderly grandparents. The Beresfords have bought a cottage in a small retirement village and discover that the previous owners left behind many children's books. Tuppence is sorting them out and reading through one of them when she discovers underlined letters and a child's simple cipher. Naturally, Tuppence decodes the message which reads "Mary Jordan did not die naturally. It was one of us." The naturally inquisitive Tuppence is once again off to discover who Mary Jordan is, when she lived in the village, and how she really died. Though this book has been criticized quite strongly by many readers, I found it to be another most enjoyable brain-teaser from Agatha Christie. It was also very satisfying to see how Tommy and Tuppence lived out their adventurous lives. Thank you, Mrs. Christie, for giving us closure to this exciting couple.
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Summary: Sad and embarrassing
Review: Christie's final attempt at novel writing provides painful evidence of her failing mental powers. Tommy and Tuppence struggle to solve one last mystery while their author struggles to remember the plot line from chapter to chapter. _Passenger to Frankfurt_ may be worse as a story, but _Postern of Fate_ is Christie's nadir as a writer.
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Summary: She's written much, much better
Review: I am a tremendous Agatha Christie fan, and you will be too so long as you don't start with this book. It's true, she wrote it when she was in her 80s, and it shows. However, start out chronologically with her books - The Mysterious Affair at Styles, 1920, and go on from there, and you will probably love her. Mysteries, action adventure (rather tame by todays standards but there's nothing wrong in that !) and well written. Her later books must be read by devoted fans who just want to see her old characters again. Her earliest books are the best - and I mean, the best!
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Summary: boring
Review: I am the biggest Agatha Christie fan, however after reading about 20 of her books, this has to be one of the worst. I struggled to finish it, and agree with the other reviewers. The plot is unclear. Avoid this book.
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Summary: Fitting farewell
Review: I can't believe all the negative reviews of this book! It had me hooked... Tommy and Tuppence have a really sweet relationship. I think Christie just wanted to end their history like she did with Miss Marple and Poirot, both whose last stories were much more involving. This one was about fascism and that angle really held my attention. T&T were always more into espionage than true murder mysteries. This one stayed true to their characters... And their dog Hannibal was a nice touch... Let's remember this was her final book, and to have such a complicated plot from a woman in her 80's is amazing... I never found it dull or confusing. It's mostly about the past and how governments still til this day continue to bury their secrets... The fat yellow man Robinson explains all this before it's over... Personally I thought the whole story was fascinating...
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Summary: Christie's last book is good, but not as good as others.
Review: I give it three stars because it was interesting to me, and I thought it was a pretty good book. Not as good as some of her other books, but a lot better than other authors' works.
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Summary: HORRIBLE!!!!!
Review: i love agatha christie. i adore her. but do not get this book. it has tommy and tuppence beresford solving a mystery barely exsistent and believe me, it will put you to sleep. PLEASE, DON'T DO IT!!
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Summary: Complete Dissapointment!
Review: I seriously think that "Postern of Fate" is one of the WORST books I have ever read! The plot is so confusing and boring that you really have no idea what crime was committed in the first place! The only reason I read the whole book was to find out te ending, which was even more dull than the book itself. What was Agatha Christie thinking?
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