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Summary: The one that I enjoyed the most so far
Review: For many years I didn't read any of Agatha's books, deceived by the unspoken prejudice against all writers of mystery novels, that somehow they're not "real" writers, as if they stood to literature like entertainers stand to "genuine", quality artists and performers.I liked some of the adaptations I saw of her works though, and always had a soft spot for "Murder on the Orient Express" so I finally gave in and became a fan, especially of Hercule Poirot. I didn't think her work could bring me any more surprises, so many books later. So I was delighted at how much I loved this one. It has all the characteristics that have made her dear to me, especially as an author, for these things are sometimes nowhere to be found in adaptations one sees: characters who are basically mouthpieces to Agatha's views on the world and life; the way Poirot's ridiculousness makes him so easily underestimated by friends and foes alike; and in Agatha's mysteries the crime and whodunit is merely a pretext to watch and observe and reflect upon people whom you become more and more fascinated with, sometimes just because you're watching. It's like Hitchcock's "Rear Window", but some decades earlier. I even fell into the trap of thinking that this time I had guessed correctly who the killer was, something I never do. What for? Agatha always beats me, and this time was no exception. I particularly loved the ending, the best I have ever read in any mystery novel and, to me, eerily reminiscent of Conan Doyle's "The Blue Carbuncle". For those who feel curious, the painting that is described as a blind girl sitting on an orange is by George Frederic Watts and is called Hope because the harp she's holding has only one string left but she doesn't give up playing upon it.
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Summary: The one that I enjoyed the most so far
Review: For many years I didn't read any of Agatha's books, deceived by the unspoken prejudice against all writers of mystery novels, that somehow they're not "real" writers, as if they stood to literature like entertainers stand to "genuine", quality artists and performers. I liked some of the adaptations I saw of her works though, and always had a soft spot for "Murder on the Orient Express" so I finally gave in and became a fan, especially of Hercule Poirot. I didn't think her work could bring me any more surprises, so many books later. So I was delighted at how much I loved this one. It has all the characteristics that have made her dear to me, especially as an author, for these things are sometimes nowhere to be found in adaptations one sees: characters who are basically mouthpieces to Agatha's views on the world and life; the way Poirot's ridiculousness makes him so easily underestimated by friends and foes alike; and in Agatha's mysteries the crime and whodunit is merely a pretext to watch and observe and reflect upon people whom you become more and more fascinated with, sometimes just because you're watching. It's like Hitchcock's "Rear Window", but some decades earlier. I even fell into the trap of thinking that this time I had guessed correctly who the killer was, something I never do. What for? Agatha always beats me, and this time was no exception. I particularly loved the ending, the best I have ever read in any mystery novel and, to me, eerily reminiscent of Conan Doyle's "The Blue Carbuncle". For those who feel curious, the painting that is described as a blind girl sitting on an orange is by George Frederic Watts and is called Hope because the harp she's holding has only one string left but she doesn't give up playing upon it.
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Summary: This book was boring and in my opinion had a bad plot.
Review: Gabriel Corona Five Little Pigs by Agatha Christie This book Three Little Pigs ,Christie was not as good as I it to be expected, in my opinion. I found it to be dull and repetitive,and it having no originality throughout the whole book. The idea of trying to solve a murder that took place sixteen years ago is the only aspect of the book which I found interesting. Though I do not know Agatha Christie's work, but by judging from this book I would think that she was not such a good writer. Even though I do not find this book appealing, other readers who are interested in long explanation and great thought into a problem in order to get a solution would find . the book interestingI would recommend this book for readers who like to read thing s over again in order to come up with new information that is more interesting and can be more conclusive.
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Summary: MYSTERY'S BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: Good morning! This is Raj here.... It is now 11:45 on this special Saturday morning. You ask, “Why is it Special?” Well, do you love mysteries? Are you into suspenseful fictions or romance? Do you enjoy tense, brainy mysteries that rely on intelligence and tiny little clues? Do you just love reading? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, then Agatha Christie’s Five Little Pigs is the perfect novel for you. Agatha Christie is the Queen of Crime. Her novel is deceiving, it is twisted, and it is great. No wonder the novel is known as mystery’s number one bestseller. Her novel is filled with emotion and suspense, along with the shocking conclusion. Amyas Crale has been murdered, and his innocent wife is blamed for it. However, she has left a letter for her daughter, swearing that she was innocent. Now, Hercule Poirot, the finest detective, is given the greatest challenge of his life. Sixteen years after the crime, it is up to him to find the victim and put justice to work. Through his investigation he tells a splendid mystery and romance story all in one.
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Summary: A Stylistic Debut
Review: I call this book the above because this is truly the first novel produced by Agatha Christie that is abundant with style, grace, poise, and beauty. Although under the premise of a detective story, Five Little Pigs is leaning dangerously to the side of literature--a place Christie made no attempt to go in ANY of her books. Five Little Pigs concerns a murder that occurred 16 years ago. The convicted had no hope of escaping from under the piles of compromising evidence against her--and oddly made no effort to. Now a young girl is asking Poirot to uncover the truth in order to reach justice, something she feels wasn't served all those years ago. The more you delve into the story, the more you feel that justice wasn't served, that there IS one person who could've murdered and at the same time would've explained the accused lack of emotion or protestation during the trial. However, no matter how postive you may be that you have found out the true murderer, Christie! still adds in her own and usual twist. The denouement, while staying away from pure shock, brings in a sense of acceptance, causing you to nod your head in solemn agreement that yes, it must be so. It's true that there is a sense of poetic justice. This is no 'wham-bam-thank you-ma'am' kind of mystery. It appears that Christie actually took time to shape her plot, sculpt it with knowing hands that no one ever knew she possessed.
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Summary: want to read
Review: I have not read this book yet but after reading the first review by New York, New York I want to. It sounds great.
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Summary: Watched this book's adaptation on TV
Review: I just watched this book's adaptation on A&E's "Poirot". This is probably the best Poirot I saw or red. The plot is excellent. I highly recommend this story in either book or movie format.
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Summary: Aaah! True love! (LOL)
Review: I raed this book before, but got bored in the middle & so I didn't finish it. I borrowed it from the library again last week(since there weren't any other A.C books) & am i glad that I did! It's a superb tale of romance & mystery, what they call as 'crime passionel' or something.(I'm not very good at french)Amyas crale is a great painter as well as a womaniser, but the only worman he really cares about is his wife, Caroline. But then Elsa Greer comes along & it happens. Every middle-aged married man HAS to fall in love with a young girl of 20 or so. Caroline, always known to have a jealous temprement, is believed to have murdered her husband so as to prevent himfrom marrying Elsa Greer. Everything points towards her except her half-sister Angela Warren & the letter Caroline has left for her daughter, Carla. Carla firmly believes that her mother is innocent & it's upto Poirot to prove her mother's innocence. Can he do it? After 16 years, will anybody remember about it? (Of course, he can do it, but if I say that it spoils the fun, doesn't it?)Anyway, u can read the book to find out HOW he does it.
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Summary: pretty good, not spectacular
Review: Kishore Mahbubani 11/17/98 The first Detective fiction novel I read was Five Little Pigs by Agatha Christie, and in my opinion it was good because the book was written in a very realistic style but with characters which resemble the stereotype detective novel characters. A wealthy noblewoman, two brothers who were friends of the victim, the governess, and the supposed murderess's stepsister. The story begins when a woman wants the detective (Hucule Poirot) to clear her mother of a murder charge that was placed on her 16 years earlier. Though the woman's mother is dead, Poirot must find proof of her innocence and unveil the true murderer. Christie makes the plot complicated but easy to follow, and there are no points where you can't figure out what's going on. The story is inventive and there are many opportunities for guessing the ending and the culprit. The evidence seems to jump from pointing from one person to another and the ending is truly surprising. Out of five stars I'd give this book four. I would recommend this book for people who want to try starting detective fiction but also for people who have read other detective fiction novels.
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Summary: A first-rate example of Agatha Christie's virtuosity
Review: Not often the American title of an Agatha Christie novel is an improvement to the original one, but this is truly an exception: "Murder in Retrospect" nicely catches the basic idea of the novel, whereas the original title "Five Little Pigs" is somewhat tacky and might set you off on the wrong foot. No, this book is not about a serial killer using a nursery rhyme as the blueprint for his crimes. It's all about the past. When Carla Lemarchant asks the great Hercule Poirot for help, she isn't referring to a crime of which the body is still warm, but talks about a murder that has taken place 16 years ago. Carla's mother was found to be the guilty party and as a result she found her death in prison, taking the truth with her to the grave. But just before her death she managed to write a short letter to her daughter saying that she was not guilty. Now Carla wants Poirot to dive into the past in a search for the truth. Undoubtedly Agatha Christie was in great form when she started plotting this intriguing mystery. Not only did she create a stunning story line, she also added some 'remarkably' rich characterizations. Remarkably because regular readers of her oeuvre may remark that character development is surely not one of her strongest points. Even more reasons to call this work a piece of 'literature'. Quite remarkably is the structure used to communicate to the reader all the information about this murder. The five main characters -five little pigs- write down each their own version of the facts. If read very carefully, comparing these versions can bring the reader very close to the final solution. But don't be to euphoric when you think to have solved the crime: Agatha Christie surely has some surprises in stock for you. Certainly in this must-read mystery novel!
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