A quick festive re read in time for Christmas, it was great to be back with Poirot again and I can't wait to read some more beloved (re read too) DameA quick festive re read in time for Christmas, it was great to be back with Poirot again and I can't wait to read some more beloved (re read too) Dame Agatha in the new year!...more
Re reading Agatha Christie is always a winner. I enjoyed this one as much as I did the first time; I definitely found it still very different to her oRe reading Agatha Christie is always a winner. I enjoyed this one as much as I did the first time; I definitely found it still very different to her other whodunnits but nevertheless enjoyed reacquainting with the different supporting cast of characters; and Poirot with his dentist (for less of a better word, phobia) is precious. Enjoyed the appearance of Japp here too. ...more
Pure and utter genius! I have yet another favourite Poirot book. Agatha Christie writes with her fabulous sass (as usual) and my gosh the twists in thPure and utter genius! I have yet another favourite Poirot book. Agatha Christie writes with her fabulous sass (as usual) and my gosh the twists in this one; I could've never guessed them! The perfect way to end my Poirot and Hastings reads, though I know it's not truly the end, because I'll re read them all! ;) ...more
Yet another masterpiece in miniature that I hadn't read before. But I adored this one, it actually kept me intrigued at every point with its puzzling Yet another masterpiece in miniature that I hadn't read before. But I adored this one, it actually kept me intrigued at every point with its puzzling characters. The end surprised me, in an exciting/confusing way. ...more
A quick intriguing read. One I hadn't read before, so that was cool. Very cool. These mini stories are perfect in between other books :) A quick intriguing read. One I hadn't read before, so that was cool. Very cool. These mini stories are perfect in between other books :) ...more
I've read all of the Tommy and Tuppence books now *cries* . They'll always be my favourite married sleuths. I just adore Tommy's tender and caring natI've read all of the Tommy and Tuppence books now *cries* . They'll always be my favourite married sleuths. I just adore Tommy's tender and caring nature to Tuppence (and how he worries) and Tuppence is just so sassy. This is an amazing, fabulous read that had me engrossed at every page :) ...more
I hadn't actually read this one before but I found it very exciting. It's yet another that I wish would've been turned into a full length book. I hadn't actually read this one before but I found it very exciting. It's yet another that I wish would've been turned into a full length book. ...more
I can't not give this 5 stars. It was definitely one of the most puzzling books I've ever read, but I loved every minute! A riot of fabulous characterI can't not give this 5 stars. It was definitely one of the most puzzling books I've ever read, but I loved every minute! A riot of fabulous characters, too. (Though that's expected with AC) ;)...more
And thus concludes my second read of Agatha Christie's Labours of Hercules. Not much to say here, I love this book, I'll probably read it a third and And thus concludes my second read of Agatha Christie's Labours of Hercules. Not much to say here, I love this book, I'll probably read it a third and maybe even a fourth time (probably more) at a later point. ...more
Book 3 sees Poirot take what is one of my own favourite labours. I'll never tire of reading these stories.Book 3 sees Poirot take what is one of my own favourite labours. I'll never tire of reading these stories....more
The second instalment of Poirot's "Labours of Hercules." A very gripping read every bit as enthralling as the first read. The second instalment of Poirot's "Labours of Hercules." A very gripping read every bit as enthralling as the first read. ...more