A review by outsmartyourshelf
Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie

challenging mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

A collection of 11 short stories featuring Poirot & (unfortunately) Hastings, who still hasn't come to terms with being the comedic relief.

1 - The Adventure of "The Western Star" where the owner of a diamond receives warning that it
will be stolen. Not bad plot-wise but TWs for the racial slurs. 3.5/5

2 - The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor sees a tragic shooting: murder, suicide, or accident? 4/5

3 - The Adventure of the Cheap Flat - strange goings-on at a flat offered for well below market rate
- is it haunted? 3/5

4 - The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge - man killed by a mysterious stranger who disappears into thin
air. 3.5/5

5 - The Million Dollar Bond Robbery - bonds go missing from a locked case aboard a ship. 3/5

6 - The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb - deaths follow the opening of a tomb. Curse? One of the
better stories here. 4/5

7 - The Jewel Robbery at the 'Grand Metropolitan' - more jewellery goes missing. 4/5

8 - The Kidnapped Prime Minister - the (fictional) PM of the UK goes missing before an important
conference. Very good this one. 4/5

9 - The Disappearance of Mr Davenheim - banker goes missing from home. 3.5/5

10 - The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman - Count Foscatini is murdered in London. 3.5/5

11 - The Case of the Missing Will - overblown missing will saga. 3/5

Mixed bag here but none of them are really bad & a couple are rather ingenious in their solutions.
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