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Poirot Investigates (Hercule Poirot Mysteries) Mass Market Paperback – May 1, 2000

by Agatha Christie (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 5,842 ratings
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Presents a selection of fourteen of Hercule Poirot's most baffling cases, including the country house murders and an adventure in an Egyptian tomb.
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  1. Book 3 of 39
    Hercule Poirot series
  2. Print length
    256 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Berkley
  5. Publication date
    May 1, 2000
  6. Reading age
    18 years and up
  7. Dimensions
    4.22 x 0.76 x 6.8 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    0425174727
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0425174722
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A capital collection of mystery stories. -- Literary Review

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley (May 1, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0425174727
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0425174722
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.22 x 0.76 x 6.8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 5,842 ratings

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It seems as if the printers were trying to include as many words as possible on each page. I had to stretch open the book to read in the margins toward the spine. Some of the words are completely left off the end of the lines toward the outside edges. Otherwise, I do always enjoy Agatha Christie!
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Deak Brown, art instructor
5.0 out of 5 stars A collection of source material
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024
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Particularly enjoyable to viewers of Poirot series as origins of many scripts are here. Some story lines are repetitive or similar to other detective tropes.
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Joel Choong
4.0 out of 5 stars poirot again and again
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
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Can’t go wrong with Poirot if you’re looking for a little bit of whodunnit fun. Enjoyable read, much better than getting stuck on YouTube for hours on end.
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Drexy20
5.0 out of 5 stars short episodes from Poirot.
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2024
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Quick reads and always well written. Never knew Ms. Christie did these short tales. Delightful just at bedtime. Enjoy these reads.
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Jude
3.0 out of 5 stars Book only 91 Pgs long due to small print.
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024
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Hard to read as the 91 pages have extremely small print type size.
I have readers at 200 and find it hard to read. Bought 350s in order to read this print size. Definitely not printed as a normal book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
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I try to read all Poirot books. I still have a few to go. I want to read more of Agatha Christie books.
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Mindo'ermatter
4.0 out of 5 stars Early Poirot Short Stories Highlight Christie's Skill
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2021
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After writing two novels about Hercule Poirot in 1920 and 1923, her editor suggested that Christie write several Poirot short stories to be serialized in Sketch magazine in 1923 and 1924. Eleven stories were then published as a single volume in the UK in 1924. The following year fourteen stories were serialized in the US and then published as a book in 1925. This publication includes all fourteen stories, although in a different order. However, the Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings was firmly established with these short stories.

Christie's sleuth writing skills are highlited in these brief detective vignettes, establishing well Poirot's popular acceptance, much to Christie's eventual chagrin because fans expected additional installments long after she had grown tired of creating Poirot sequels.

Christie's fans will find here original sources for many of the famous BBC Poirot series. Those familiar with the TV series will find these stories served as inspiration to the TV productions but with shorter, more focused storylines. However, Christie's charm shines through with her clever and trademark mystery plotlines, delighting audiences for generations.

This volume works well for fast escape reads one story at a time, or binge readers will enjoy the wide variety from taking in all these mysteries at one time. I was not disappointed with any of the stories, other than perhaps wishing some were longer and more developed.

Although Audible's narration is available, when I purchased both Kindle and Audible items, they were not directly linked.

This volume is an essential addition to both the Poirot collection and an entertaining addition to any Agatha Christie personal library.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun fead
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2023
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I have been reading Agatha Christie for over 60 years. While the short stories are great, the best books are 3 standouts. Witness for the Prosecution, Murder on the Orient Express and the Murder of Roger Akroyd. Oh, we can't forget And Then There Were None. Try any of these books and you will be hooked.
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Drd42
5.0 out of 5 stars How could it not be five stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2023
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Excellent stories, characters that come to life. The well known star of the show who wraps it all up and explains why. All the things you expect from previous ratings.
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Maria Aparecida Affonso
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
Reviewed in Brazil on June 4, 2023
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Brieuc Martin-Onraet
1.0 out of 5 stars Font size. Unacceptable
Reviewed in Mexico on December 4, 2022
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The font size is a joke. Probably to save 10 pages of paper, the font size is... 6 or 8? Illegible. Don't buy that book.
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Ashes
5.0 out of 5 stars Short story collection
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2024
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If like me your wary of approaching a full novel or don't have the time to absorb the characterisations and depth of such a book. This short story collection is a a great way to introduce you to the work of one of our greatest crime writers.

Despite an average of about 10 pages Christie has the knack of beginning a tale developing it and still supplying us with a plausible ending. Subjects covered include murder and robbery but also spys.

What I also enjoyed that due to the at times complex nature of the plots invariably a re-read was required so I could close my mouth after a shocking ending. Not always do you see it coming, the twists are invariably ingenious.

Hard to pick a favourite. Let's just say I enjoyed them all. Do buy the book. You won't be disappointed.
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Jaime Eduardo Sauret Fagre
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great from the greatest crime writer of all time
Reviewed in the Netherlands on April 16, 2023
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No wonder why Agatha Christie is considered one of the greatest writers of all time!

11 stories, 11 cases, 11 mysteries cleverly written in a way that makes you guess to be surprised and amazed at the end. It’s so impressive how she is able to write stories in a way that keeps you guessing and end up wrong m, no matter how right you think you are.

A book very hard to put down once you started.
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Mario Decock
5.0 out of 5 stars snel en goed
Reviewed in Germany on August 28, 2020
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