tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post1183371837490787163..comments2024-02-10T14:38:45.874-06:00Comments on Wordsmithonia: Lord Edgware Dies by Agatha ChristieRyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-86851897174381863892011-01-19T20:43:18.302-06:002011-01-19T20:43:18.302-06:00Ryan, I'm with kathy, I have never read an Aga...Ryan, I'm with kathy, I have never read an Agatha Christie and I don't know where to start. This would be a good time to pick her for my "C" pick. What do you suggest?<br /><br />Thanks again for signing up!Michelle (Red Headed Book Child)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02203139179710289533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-65098357641655279652011-01-15T14:43:21.617-06:002011-01-15T14:43:21.617-06:00I've never even noticed Poirot is egotistical,...I've never even noticed Poirot is egotistical, although now that I think about it I can see how it would bother you. With Sherlock Holmes, though, his egotism drives me crazy--one of the reasons why I don't read Sherlock Holmes.Heidenkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494625457587427781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-43623781802616157862011-01-15T14:37:26.318-06:002011-01-15T14:37:26.318-06:00Great review! I've never read anything by Aga...Great review! I've never read anything by Agatha Christie, looks like I'm missing out.Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05929468785993424955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-18110387872585617212011-01-13T22:24:57.124-06:002011-01-13T22:24:57.124-06:00Kathy, Get started on her books soon and I'll ...Kathy, Get started on her books soon and I'll be more than happy to recommend one when you are ready.<br /><br />Carol, I know I'm in the minority on my feelings for Poirot, but I would take Jane Marple over him anyday. I'm getting ready to read "Murder on the Orient Express" which is one book I do enjoy him in.<br /><br />JF, There are a few Poirot books I like but most of those are after "Murder on the Orient Express". Right now I'm reading her books in publishing order so eventually I'll get to the one you recommended.<br /><br />Yvette, I think the other title was "Thirteen at Dinner" or something close to that. The next few books are those that I really enjoy so I'm really looking forward to them.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-27683335999168077682011-01-13T15:42:33.393-06:002011-01-13T15:42:33.393-06:00This is not my favorite Christie, that's for s...This is not my favorite Christie, that's for sure. I seem to remember it also has another title, but right now I can't think what. I have the film version with David Suchet and it's ok. Probably better than the book, but only just.<br /><br />A funny thing: Something that really bothered me was the death of the impersonator. It seemed so <br />cruel and heartless. <br /><br />I never mind Hercule Poirot's eccentricities. I adore the character and always will. While reading these books in high school, I actually fell in love with Poirot. Yes, I did. And Nero Wolfe. I'm a sucker for brain power and eccentricity, obviously. HA!Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-88018750735855185322011-01-13T11:53:44.627-06:002011-01-13T11:53:44.627-06:00Part of what I love about the older mysteries is t...Part of what I love about the older mysteries is that the detectives are not at all like real people. You may find, as you continue your reading in this challenge, that many of the fictional detectives of this era are <i> exactly </i> like Poirot. Sherlock Holmes is all three of those adjectives you use. Well, "pompous" may be a bit strong for Holmes. It's definitely a trend to have the detective of this era to be a bit of a superhuman in terms of intellect so that he outshines the police. Only after WW2 do you start to see detective characters that shy away from this arrogant egotist mode.<br /><br />Unlike you I have always found Hastings to be a bit of a dunderhead and far too virtuous. Almost a prude. Read <i>Poirot Loses a Client</i> (aka <i>Dumb Witness)</i> and see what you think.<br /><br />JohnJ F Norrishttp://mysteryfile.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-23431580303507346822011-01-13T10:55:15.807-06:002011-01-13T10:55:15.807-06:00I don't think I've ever read this one. It&...I don't think I've ever read this one. It's not ringing any bells, but it doesn't sound like I'm missing much.<br /><br />I actually really like Poirot, but I can see your points.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-31303614965797111852011-01-13T10:27:59.491-06:002011-01-13T10:27:59.491-06:00I'm really embarrassed that I still have not t...I'm really embarrassed that I still have not tried Christie's work.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com