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Summary: A SUCCESSFUL DEBUT FOR CHRISTIE
Review: For those of you like me, a person who has read almost all of Christie's work and just now turning to the book that started it all, you will feel a sort of nostalgia. Poirot is at his most delightful in this book, Hastings at his most cocky-turned-bumbling self, and the cast of characters the epitome of classic mystery. The Mysterious Affair also proves that Christie knew from the start what made a mystery shocking and complex. The plot structure, one that has been used in at least one other book, is one of the more ingenious takes on mystery writing. It is only second to that which was used in The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and Endless Night. I can find nothing wrong with this book. While not the best out of her work, this is certainly a very good example of Golden Age mystery--it virtually defines the term. A perfect example for those searching for Golden Age and all Christie/mystery lovers.
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Summary: In the beginning
Review: Hastings calls upon his old friend Hercule Poirot to help solve the murder of another friend's mother. As other reviewers have noted, this is Dame Agatha's first book, and her style isn't as it is in her later books, but it is utterly delightful and full of surprising turns. Hastings and Poirot together are an entertaining duo, and quite the reason for reading this mystery, aside from the fascinating mystery itself.
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Summary: Hercule Poirot's first book
Review: Hercule Poirot, Agatha Christie's long-running character, is introduced to the world in this book. He is a Belgian detective who is living near Styles, a large home owned by Mrs. Inglethorpe. When Mrs. Inglethorpe is killed, Poirot is asked to help solve her murder. The detective works with his friend Hastings, who is staying at Styles, and he methodically interviews each person in the house to ascertain the identity of the killer. Poirot pays fastidious attention to every detail and painstakingly pieces together a solution, much to the consternation of Hastings, who is more impulsive and emotional when trying to solve a crime. This book marks the beginning of a long-running series which has attracted fans for many decades and is a good example of Christie's wonderful "whodunits".
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Summary: Hercule Poirot's first book
Review: Hercule Poirot, Agatha Christie's long-running character, is introduced to the world in this book. He is a Belgian detective who is living near Styles, a large home owned by Mrs. Inglethorpe. When Mrs. Inglethorpe is killed, Poirot is asked to help solve her murder. The detective works with his friend Hastings, who is staying at Styles, and he methodically interviews each person in the house to ascertain the identity of the killer. Poirot pays fastidious attention to every detail and painstakingly pieces together a solution, much to the consternation of Hastings, who is more impulsive and emotional when trying to solve a crime. This book marks the beginning of a long-running series which has attracted fans for many decades and is a good example of Christie's wonderful "whodunits".
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Summary: Great book... But no plans!
Review: I enjoyed the book very much, but was very disappointed to discover that illustrations were not included. Specifically, there are at least two places where the narrative refers to "attached plan of the room," and typically in a printed version of an Agatha Christie book this would mean that there is a drawing on a nearby page. However, these plans were excluded from the eBook edition! While they're not vital, I would have liked to see them, and I felt that my experience reading this book was incomplete. That's why I give the book only 3 stars -- while the story is great, this edition is incomplete.
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Summary: Jenny Brooks-Agatha Cristie-TheMysterious Affair at Styles
Review: I have always enjoyed mystery books and surprisingly I liked this one as well. In the begining a man named Captain Hastings comes home from war. He meets an old friend named John Cavendish. John offers for Hastings to stay with him and Hastings delightedly accepts. Shortly after his arrival, John's mother, Emily Inglethorpe, is murdered by poison. Hastings hires a detective named Hercule Poirot. Throughout the book you wonder who the murderer is. There are a number of different suspects who all seem to have a pretty good motivation for killing her. There is John Cavendish, Mary Cavendish, Lawrence Cavendish, Alfred Inglethorpe, Evelyn Howard, Dorcas, and Cynthia Murdoch. I was in suspense through the entire book. The only thing that seemed to frustrate me about the mystery was the way Agatha Cristie would give you many clues leading you in the complete opposite direction everytime. Although, that is exactly what makes it a great mystery novel. I would highly recomend this novel. It will surely keep you on your toes!
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Summary: The book that you CAN'T put down!
Review: I love mysteries! I'd read all types of Nancy Drew books and wanted more. So, I picked up The Mysterious Affair at Styles at the library, expecting a writing style similar to Carolyn Keene's. How wrong I was! Agatha Christie writes wonderful, mysterious plots that twist and turn in every chapter! I'd reccommend this book as a first read to someone who's never read Agatha Christie. Even though it was Christie's first, it must be one of her best. Enjoy!
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Summary: A SUCCESSFUL START
Review: i m a 15 year old girl .i own 22 books of agatha christie including mysterious affair at styles and murder on the links which were her first and second books of hercule poirot.in this book agatha christie has taken every reader by the nose and leaded right to the wrong track.everypage is fascinating once u start reading it u cant put the book down.
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Summary: YOU'LL LOVE THIS BOOK BY DAME CHRISTIE
Review: I think this is the best book, or one of the best books, by Dame Christie. It is so nice to read it by the fire, while drinking a cup of tea. Wonderful!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: i loved it!!!
Review: i thought the plot was rellie good and this was one of the first Agatha Christie book i read!!! this one hooked me and now i've read almost all her novels!
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