Mrs. McGinty's Dead
Ratings23
Average rating3.6
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Ratings23
Average rating3.6
Poirot, disillusioned by the "senseless cruel brutality" of modern crime, pays no attention to the sad case of Mrs McGinty, an old woman apparently struck dead by her lodger for thirty pounds that she kept under a floorboard. When, however, he is asked by the investigating officer to take another look at the case to stop an innocent man going to the gallows, he realises that things may not be as simple as they first appear to be.
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A typical great Agatha Christie mystery. Had me guessing right until the end. Highly recommended for all Agatha Christie fans.
Cruising through all of Christie's mysteries chronologically, this one came as a pleasant surprise. Poirot is pulled into yet another case that just doesn't seem right and ends up staying in a small town full of “very nice people” who, in reality, aren't all that nice. This one is really more enjoyable for people who are already fans of Poirot and fans of Agatha Christie. The jokes are pointed and self-referential, making fun both of the detective and of the author. The mystery itself feels enjoyable because of the characters, and there are a lot of characters. But don't worry, all you have to remember is their age and hair color
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46 primary books75 released booksHercule Poirot is a 69-book series with 46 primary works first released in -2100 with contributions by Agatha Christie, Agatha Christie, and 9 others.
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8 primary booksAriadne Oliver is a 8-book series with 8 primary works first released in 1934 with contributions by Agatha Christie and Agatha Christie.
