This started out a little bland and you can't even begin to think where Poirot would show up or if at all. As these books aren't about the detective, one really shouldn't expect too much appearances from the detective but having the detective showing up at the end like he's a side character of sorts wasn't that great an idea. The mystery was okay but seemed a bit slow somehow.
I read this same storyline in another Hercule Poirot book (though I can't remmeber which) where Poirot tried to prevent a murder but he didn't succeed and then he solved the murder. I suppose if I haven't been reading Hercule Poirot books I might find this more enjoyable to read.
This was okay though I find the solution a bit farfetched but there were clues given that said otherwise but it was a bit harder to believe though at first but as with most mysteries, you don't really understand the whole of the story until you got to the solution.
Poirot seemed more like a cop here. I really like this one it did see rather repetitious. [Spoiler: We get to know Poirot has a scar on his upper lips. For a few moments I did believe Poirot had a twin brother but then then I didn't. Though I really did like the idea. End Spoiler].
The not using electricity and electronics like phones and computers would definitely make me not want to be Amish but here, the Amish character (the main character Agatha) uses just about anything as long as the Bishop approves - it really seems being Amish here is not really a big deal, perhaps a little meaningless at times but nevertheless, this was a decent read but perhaps it needs a little more editing.
Did you read any good books in November? How's your December going?
Have you now read all of Agatha Christie's books? And you're starting in on the Amish?
ReplyDeleteDebra She Who Seeks: No, I haven't read all the Christie books yet but I did finish all of the Miss Marple books and almost of the Poirot novels aside from the short stories. I'll be taking a break from her books after one more book.
DeleteI just found that Amish book and thought it was good idea to try it but I don't know if I'll read more in the series or other Amish books unless they interest me.
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Does the Agatha in your last book have any link to Agatha Christie? Well done on your reading - and a happy December to you. Hopefully with a lot less stress.
ReplyDeleteElephant's Child: No, the character is named Agatha, nothing to do with Christie. Thanks for your good wishes.
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Well done Lissa.
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DeleteI would love to hibernate the winter away lol. I like the title Cat Among the Pigeons but I haven't read that or very many Christie's.
ReplyDeleteGreg: I think we should all hibernate in winter. Cat Among the Pigeons does sound intriguing.
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Cat Among the Pigeons is a bit unusual...As for Dead Man's Folly, I wonder if you like Ariadne Oliver? I enjoy her quite a lot.
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Roberta R: I do like Mrs. Oliver. She kind a fun character but probably a bit fanatic, neurotic. I quite enjoy her character as well. I think she's like Poirot but a little less picky about things.
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Just popped over from Greg's blog! I haven't read that many Agatha Christie books, but I've liked the ones I've read. A mystery I read recently and liked was August Snow by Stephen Mack Jones.
ReplyDeleteLaurie C: I haven't heard of August Snow but I'll check it out.
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