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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2163 KP) rated The Christie Caper in Books
Mar 29, 2023
Honoring Agatha Christie Turns Deadly
Annie Laurence Darling is hosting The Christie Caper, a week-long tribute to the queen of crime on her one hundredth birthday. But the event is being crashed by Neil Bledsoe, a reviewer who hates all but the most hard boiled mysteries and has made lots of enemies. Things have hardly started before the attacks on Neil begin, but he still goes ahead with tearing down Agatha Christie. Can Annie figure out what he is up to and stop him before someone stops him permanently?
Obviously, this book came out quite a few years ago since it was tied to Agatha Christie’s centennial. But that hardly matters since this is a great puzzle worth of Christie herself. I did find the pacing a little slow as it neared the middle of the book, but things picked up again not too long after that. All the characters we know and love are here once again, and they are fantastic. I do find Annie’s temper a little annoying, and hope it tones down as the series progresses. The suspects are strong as well. We get a great dose of humor as the book goes along. As with the others in the series, there is more foul language than I would expect for the genre. All told, this is another fine addition to a well-loved series. Fans of Christie will also enjoy it.
Obviously, this book came out quite a few years ago since it was tied to Agatha Christie’s centennial. But that hardly matters since this is a great puzzle worth of Christie herself. I did find the pacing a little slow as it neared the middle of the book, but things picked up again not too long after that. All the characters we know and love are here once again, and they are fantastic. I do find Annie’s temper a little annoying, and hope it tones down as the series progresses. The suspects are strong as well. We get a great dose of humor as the book goes along. As with the others in the series, there is more foul language than I would expect for the genre. All told, this is another fine addition to a well-loved series. Fans of Christie will also enjoy it.
Dean (6925 KP) rated Identity (2003) in Movies
Jan 22, 2018 (Updated Jan 22, 2018)
Alison Pink (7 KP) rated Exile on Front Street: My Life as a Hells Angel in Books
Jan 15, 2018
"My philosophy was that, no matter what, you'll get where you're going. Maybe you take the road you didn't expect, and it turns out to be the long way. That doesn't matter. You keep your head because you're an outlaw. You get there traveling whatever road you need to take." -George Christie
Who knew such wise words could come from the pen of a former president of the Hells Angels? What a fascinating read. Christie is a real life cowboy who isn't afraid to tell his story the way he sees it.
Who knew such wise words could come from the pen of a former president of the Hells Angels? What a fascinating read. Christie is a real life cowboy who isn't afraid to tell his story the way he sees it.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Magpie Murders in Books
Jul 25, 2017
Absolutely innovative and intriguing listening
Listened to on Audible.co.uk.
Listening to a murder mystery about a murder mystery was as intriguing as listening to a book about a book. A total reinvention of classic Agatha Christie type tale revamped for the modern reader. Is it guessable? One of the mysteries is, but the other solved by fictional PI Atticus Pund was definitely more of a mind bender. It leaves you analysing clues in the same way the narrator tries to do. As an Agatha Christie fan, I was hooked.
Well read and written by the literary genius that is Anthony Horowitz.
Listening to a murder mystery about a murder mystery was as intriguing as listening to a book about a book. A total reinvention of classic Agatha Christie type tale revamped for the modern reader. Is it guessable? One of the mysteries is, but the other solved by fictional PI Atticus Pund was definitely more of a mind bender. It leaves you analysing clues in the same way the narrator tries to do. As an Agatha Christie fan, I was hooked.
Well read and written by the literary genius that is Anthony Horowitz.
Denise Mc (1 KP) rated Murder on the Orient Express in Books
Jan 14, 2018
A disappointing Christie
I haven’t read a lot of Christie’s work but of the ones I have read this is not one of her best. It is a typical Christie in layout, in the way she leads you down the wrong path on purpose or the way she deliberately doesn’t given you certain information. However, I worked out what was happening fairly quickly and I really didn’t like the ending, it was very disappointing and made me wonder what the point of it all was.
In a nutshell, a man dies on a train, there’s an investigation by Poirot, everyone is interviewed and the murderer announced. If you love Christie then this is one not to miss reading so you can at least say you have read them all but if you are looking for a rip roaring yarn or an exciting thriller then I can think of better books to spend your time on
In a nutshell, a man dies on a train, there’s an investigation by Poirot, everyone is interviewed and the murderer announced. If you love Christie then this is one not to miss reading so you can at least say you have read them all but if you are looking for a rip roaring yarn or an exciting thriller then I can think of better books to spend your time on
Chrissie-ann (78 KP) rated Rillington Place in TV
Jun 18, 2018
Unnerving factual crime drama
I watched this last night as it has made its way onto netflix. Based on real life events in the 1940s surrounding an infamous UK serial killer. Having a strong curiosity and interest in serial killers I thought I would give this a go.
I have not been disappointed,John Christie is an individual I have read a lot about and I feel this show really shows him in a disturbing way. It shows how his relationships are affected and formed while he manipulates people to ensure he is in control of every situation.
Tim Roth as John Christie is impressive, his acting brings John Christie back to life. There is always a feeling of fear and uncertainty, as Tim Roth develops his character in a way that shows how calculating he was.
One of the best shows I have watched in a while, luckily only a 3 parter so I didn't have to pull an all nighter!
I have not been disappointed,John Christie is an individual I have read a lot about and I feel this show really shows him in a disturbing way. It shows how his relationships are affected and formed while he manipulates people to ensure he is in control of every situation.
Tim Roth as John Christie is impressive, his acting brings John Christie back to life. There is always a feeling of fear and uncertainty, as Tim Roth develops his character in a way that shows how calculating he was.
One of the best shows I have watched in a while, luckily only a 3 parter so I didn't have to pull an all nighter!
Kevin Phillipson (10014 KP) rated Doctor Who: Robots of Death in TV
Jul 17, 2020 (Updated Jul 17, 2020)
Tom baker (2 more)
Louise Jameson
Vocs
I like this one it has everything that makes classic who group of people who are trapped with the doctor and his companion with an enemy who's killing them off one by one. The story takes alot of cues from Agatha Christie novels plenty of red herrings. And then there's the VOCs probably one of the best designed robots in who history. plus Tom baker in his element trying to convince the crew that it's the VOCs that are the real killers and not him or someone else is controlling them. Pure classic but not the last time that doctor who will use Christie for inspiration
SummerLGrant (185 KP) rated Top of the Lake - Season 2 in TV
Aug 1, 2017
Jewels (684 KP) rated The Hunting Party in Books
May 7, 2020
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Cocaine Blues (Phryne Fisher, #1) in Books
Oct 5, 2020
After reading many reviews filled with praise for Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher mystery novels, I finally decided to give them a look. The idea of a 1920s amateur sleuth in Australia was certainly a draw. That the sleuth is a woman was also attractive, particularly since I always loved Miss Marple, as well as Christie's books staring the adorable duo of Tommy and Tuppence. The question is could Greenwood's debut of this series live up to the creative twists mixed with charm and elegance that made Christie so famous and beloved. Find out in my review of "Cocaine Blues" here.
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2017/10/01/looking-for-the-next-agatha-christie/
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2017/10/01/looking-for-the-next-agatha-christie/