Where to Start with Agatha Christie - 2019 Update
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ส.ค. 2024
- At the beginning of my channel, I made a "Where to Start with" video for Agatha Christie's books. Now that I have done 2 big rereading projects in the last 2 years, I wanted to create an updated list of my recommendations on which Agatha Christie novels are the best points of entry for a beginner
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When people ask me, where should they start with Agatha Christie; I say "And There Were None" :)
You're absolutely right the best book that she has ever written in my opinion
I’m the only one that doesn’t rly like that book
@@shefalikabra3177 Yup
Nevermind - 😅😂
Bruh. Srsly. Why don’t you like it? Obviously, people are entitled to their opinions so I’m just curious. It’s probably my favorite book ever, it’s up there for sure.
A couple of years ago, I googled...What's the best murder mystery novel ? Almost all m.m. authors said ,"The murder of Roger Ackroyd ". I got the book from the library, and when I read it ,all in one sitting because I couldn't put it down, it blew my mind! It was my first A.C. novel I ever read? I was hooked on Poirot, and read all the novels. A
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yess same! The murder of roger ackroyd was the first ac book that i read and i was completely hooked. I found it an ancient dusty copy in the library and it interested me so i started reading and i was stunned by the ending like seriously THE NARRATOR WAS THE MURDERER it still blows my mind to this day. Now ive read a lot of ac's books and i'm a huge fan :)
@@hf4189 you really spoiled it 😐. Like I’m mad, but at the same time it was a simple mistake, so it just feels dumb to be mad lol. (Please edit your comment, so that you don’t spoil it for anyone else)
Thank you for the recommendation!! 💘
@@doodlesasap7894 yup just got spoiled too ugh!! Please edit your comment!!
I can't believe I just found a channel that loves Agatha Christie as much as I do. My dad introduced me to her when I was younger and she's been my fave ever since
One of the most underrated books of christie is endless night...i mean the end was sooo unexpected😳 its totally thrilling and one of Christie's earliest works 🔥💥🙌
earliest? It was one of the last books written by Agatha.
I regularly look back at this video tbh, and i love it!
I’m so happy you posted this video! This is the number one question I wanted answered by you specifically when I started watching your channel. 📚
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Perfect. Exactly what I needed. Despite reading and reviewing lots I have never read Christie. Makes me sad as my mom was an avid fan. Now I have very clear answers about where to start. Many thanks!
Glad this was helpful!
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My all time favorite author ✍️
Just read Agatha Christie's death on the nile, then murder on the orient express. I want more! Omg i love the Poirot series. Now im currently reading murder in mesopotamia.
I love Christie and really need to read more of works! I've also seen two of her plays in London: The Mousetrap and Witness for the Prosecution. Both were fantastic and highly recommend to anyone living/traveling in London.
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"Swedish Chef Style" LOVE IT!!! Hilarious. Thank you for doing this, I only recently found your channel but this is so perfectly timed. I have a project I am toying with for next year and this information is exactly the kind of guidance I can use. Interesting that you talked about Murder on the Orient, that is the only AC book I have read and I found it infuriating... and it was because of the very fact you referenced, but I want to give her another chance - because I have within the last 2 years began enjoying the TV adaptions of her books. The Crooked House recent adaption , I enjoyed very much. Again thank you!
Glad this was helpful! Yes, I personally love Orient Express, but I can see why it would frustrate people. Good luck with giving her a second shot!
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Wow I'm late to the party but I looooove Agatha Christie!! Throughout this year my sister and I have essentially gone through all the Poirot and Marple adaptations and they've all been great. My first Agatha Christie novel was The Seven Dials Mystery, and either it's the nostalgia or the fact that it was the first time I was taken for a ride by the Agatha Christie rollercoaster, but it remains to be my favourite Christie book! Great video!
I actually got into Christie this year! I started with Murder on the Orient Express and then decided I wanted to try and read the whole Poirot series... So far I have only had the time to read The Mysterious Affair at Styles, but I also decided to read And Then There Were None and really I have loved all of them!!! I have a copy of The Murder on the Links and I'm pretty pumped to finish up the semester so I can have more free time to read more Christie!
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My interest in and love for Agatha Christie’s works started with you, when I started watching your videos. Since then I have accumulated many titles, mostly Poirot but some Marple, and Christie’s autobiography. I love taking these books when I go on vacation. So, thank you for your enthusiasm and intelligent discussions of Christie’s works!
One of the nicest things you could possibly say to me-- so glad you have "caught the bug"
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Great stuff. Lifelong follower of Agatha !
I know next to nothing about these books. Come to think of it, I've never read any mysteries! This was super helpful, thank you.
I don't normally comment on TH-cam videos but I found your channel a couple of months ago and have been binge watching all your videos! I love your insightfulness and eloquent delivery. I've not tried reading Agatha Christie but will have to give her a shot. Thanks for the awesome content!
Aw, thank you so much! I'm glad you are enjoying & good luck with Agatha!
"Cards on the table" is genuinely so good!
Your pronunciation is so good! I’m brazilian and, although I consider myself fluent, when I stay for a relatively long time without personal contact with English speakers, as in travels, it’s harder to follow up a video like this. But I don’t even put English subtitles for yours :) loving your work!
Thank you! 😃
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I have read - Some of Poirot series ..
Mysterious affairs at style
Murder in the links
Murder of Rodger akyord (whatever the spelling is)
The mystery of blue train
Peril at the end house.
Death on the nile.
Among all I liked the 3rd one the most !
And then there were none was the first Christie I ever read. Currently reading Poirot and watching the television series. I struggled a bit with the first few books but think I am coming around. Will be rereading the first 3 books after learning that the guy from the series did movie adaptations for every poirot book.
Plus my kids are enjoying Poirot and especially his use your little gray cells catch phrase.
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lol. I finished my first book yesterday and it was a MASTERPIECE- And Then There Were None
The first book I read from her is "Crooked House" that book blew me away because of that twisted ending. Until now it is still one of my favorite book.
This is such a helpful video thank you!!! My nan loves the old poirot & Marple tv series. So I am soooo excited to read them ❤
Ooh, I want to add a caveat to the idea of starting with Murder on the Orient Express. If you think there is a possibility you would read another Poirot story, I wouldn’t start with that one. It is an unusual Poirot story, one in which Poirot’s belief system is challenged in a way I don’t think it ever really is with any of his other cases. Because of that, I feel like Murder on the Orient Express would be more powerful if you were familiar with Poirot’s character before you read it, so I would recommend getting some context for it by reading other Poirots first. Or at least watch some episodes of Agatha Christie’s Poirot (with David Suchet) first.
thank you for this comment, i was about to start that one as my 1st christie! i'm not sure if i'm up for reading all of the poirot series though (there are so many books!). what would you recommend as "essential" reading prior to murder on the orient express? :)
I recently read my first Christie novel which was The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. I'm planning on moving on to And Then There Were None then Murder on the Orient Express because those are the ones I currently have in my possession. And then Death on the Nile because the movie is coming out soon. After that I'm gonna just start the Poirot series from the beginning.
At last! After two years of watching your channel,you have FINALLY done a Swedish chef impersonation - 03:55.
I shall put that on a loop and have it playing in the background over Christmas.
Have you read Hercule Poirot and the Greenshore Folly? It was published in 2014 after lying in a vault for 60 years,and is the original novella on which Dead Man's Folly was based. As you very much like Christie novellas,you should enjoy this. It would be interesting to hear your opinions on it.
And yes,as has already been asked - please do more Christie standalone reviews. :)
I have indeed! A fun little novella, but I have a soft spot for Dead Man's folly, so that's my personal preference ;)
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Don't forget that Agatha Christie also wrote plays. I would recommend attending a performance of "The Mousetrap" to anyone, whether they are already Agatha Christie fans or are trying her out for the first time. (Seeing a production of "The Mousetrap" was my first introduction to Agatha Christie.) The stage version of "And Then There Were None" is also excellent an excellent way to experience that story (and even people who have already read the book may be in for a surprise or two).
Thanks for this video! I’m excited to get back into Christie’s novels following your recommendations!
Great recommendations and beautiful makeup and earrings!
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Hey, are you going to review any Agatha Christie standalones? I know you've reviewed some of the best known ones while doing the Poirot series, but I would love to have your videos to watch after reading the books just like I do with the Poirot and Marple books. Anyway, loved your videos, you go girls! Kisses from Portugal
Thank you! I don't foresee doing another concentrated review series, but I love Agatha, so I'm sure as I read more of her books that I haven't encountered yet, I will make more content related to them :)
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@@bookslikewhoa Destination unknown, the stories with Mr. Parker Pine , Mr Sattherwaite, Tuppence and Tommy...
“Appointment with Death” is a stand out for me, I love the Joan Hickson versions of Marple, “Nemisis” being my favourite, but thats more of an advanced one as you need to read “A Caribbean Mystery” first
Hi. I just watched this video. I love Agatha Christie and agree with almost all your preferences and comments. Funnily enough the 2nd AC book I read was Curtain lol. But that book hooked me. Where on earth did you get those beautiful copies on your shelf? Exquisite! I just have thrift shop paperbacks. But have nearly all of them. I also love the Mousetrap. It was a good romp. Thanks.
I don't read her in order I read her as i get my hands on any of her books at used book stores...My first book of her's was the clocks and yum yum yum I ate it up, read it super quickly
Girl you saved me, I came right here to know where to start and just finished And then there were none and it was soo good, I was up so it seems I was right there at the island! Now the sun is up and my vampire ass is going to sleep tomorrow I’ll go strait to Poirot and let’s see if he really kicks Holmes ass...
Woohoo, hope you continue to enjoy your journey with Christie!
I am! Is somehow chill and exiting at the same time
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I love both Markel and Poirot.
And Then There Was None was my first and loved it. And I loved loved Murder on the Orient Express! that adaptation was dreadful especially the end of it. I read a few of her short stories this year but they weren't my favourite. Loved this video!
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I started with And Then There Were None and then I got hooked. Started learning about Hercule Poirot and since I like Edgar Allan Poe and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle it's a given that Poirot would be my next beloved sleuth. I read his series in order because I don't want to miss out in any of his stories. Though my favorite so far is Cards on the Table. Also I really like Mr. Quin stories and anything with Bundle and Ariadne Oliver in it. I don't know about Miss Marple. I didn't like Miss Marple at first because I find it hard to believe that such a character would last 15 minutes in a case if she's just an old nosy spinster who merely understand human nature based on analogies. Though it's true that her stories were interesting and written well. And while Poirot is also unbelievable, at least he was once a part of the Belgian police force so that what he lacks in his physique, he more than made up with his experience.
thank you for the Christie advice! I'm just getting started 😊
Hmmm if I get Christmas money from my aunt I may have to splurge on that miss Marple ebook collection on Amazon. Never thought I'd buy them but your videos have inspired me and after enjoying Sherlock Holmes and Lord Peter I may just make the leap.
She is a treat!!
Agree with death on the Nile - excellent Poirot - and Roger Ackroyd - just a good all-rounder - but I would never recommend cards on the table as much as I love it. I really think the detailed references to bridge would put off a great many people. Which would be a shame. And I would not recommend and then there were none as a first choice since I think the second book would be destined to be a disappointment. And that’s always the kiss of death. Just my own opinion. I do think the short story idea is a good one too as it gives you a nice sampling which is a good way to hook the fish! Thanks for a great video 💕💕
In my opinion i would say to beginner readers of her books like me is to start with Agatha’s Debut novel The Mysterious Affair at Styles l say this because I feel this is a great starting point to get into her books and sort of get a feel of her writing style once you have finished this but I do say if u read her debut novel and don’t like it , it doesn’t mean u don’t like her writing style its’s just that you din’t like this novel but I’m sure u’ll find u’ll like many of her other novels depending on which novels u read after her debut novel , u can pick & choose what reading order u wanna follow of her books so here goes to me reading a new author Agatha Christie let the reading begin woo hoo
i just got into Agatha Christie (read 1 book!) and i'm already a fan. also, apparently i did it wrong haha i read The body in the library. I noticed that there were i few references, but it really didn't bother me. Althogh, now i want to do it right.
Additionally, i found your channel so yey!
Yay, love for Crooked House!
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Thanks, Mara!
Big help 👏🏾
The first AC book I've read was "Sparkling Cyanide"
Second "Ten Little Negro" yeah I found the original Tittle.. and the cover was so scared me 😭😭
During the pandemic I've just started to reread "After the funeral" 😉 the reason is...I forgot who is the killer ..😁😁😁 it's fun though ..👍👍
I never knew that the actor who played Hastings read some of the audiobooks! That makes me so much more likely to do some rereads via audiobook.
Love ❤️ Marple ❤
I'm a bridge player so I love Cards On The Table but I don't know if non-bridge players like it.
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I'm on my second Agatha Christie book (the first was The Murder of Roger Ackroyd), and I'm enjoying Death on the Nile so much more! I love your books, may I ask what publisher/edition those are? The vintage covers are so nice. I love this video, really helpful.
You are so smart and funny. ♡
Thank you so much for this video!!!
Just found your channel😀I totally agree with 'Crocket House' and The'ABC murders' 👍🇳🇴
randomly 4:50 from paddington was the first i ever read after my mum bought it for me, bit of a weird place to start but i always remember it as being good, ive read murder at the vicarage 3 times and still cant remember who did it
Yessss! This video is much needed :D
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I grew up with the poirot series.. i literally loved him as i child and still ! So i wanted to start with the books now. Ive seen all the episodes in the series .. will this be a problem ?
Thank you for this.
I love the poirot series and the various bbc radio show adaptions of Agatha Christie mysteries. They never get old to me
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I am in the camp of just reading whatever is recommended to me on the front page of the Google Play Book store, as long as it has Agatha's name on it.
And golly jeez, after a year of non-stop reading, it is getting messy to remember which book I had had and which isn't, not to mentioned some books are printed with a different name ore translated to Vietnamese with a different name.
I need a list of names and short descriptions to start sorting out what to read next.
What are the books that mention the others so that I can make sure I read those books first?
Hey ! New to your channel and very much a beginner with Christie but already so in love with her books. I was just wondering if you’ve ever read ‘Ten Dead Comedians’ by Fred Van Lente ? It’s a comedic homage to golden age mystery but specifically ‘And Then There Were None’ by Christie. I really enjoyed it and would love to hear your thoughts on it or if it’s something you would ever read. I stumbled across it when researching a reading challenge category (a retelling of a classic). Also great video! :)
I haven't read that one yet, but it's been on my radar! I'll have to put it on the docket
What a shame Miss Marple doesn't actually exist. And, therefore, what a shame that you will never meet her, and experience her disdain at being disrespectfully addressed as "Marple" instead of "Miss Marple."
Where did you get your nice hardcover editions of these books??
Did you read the tommy and tuppence books? I’ve seen the bbc series (Both the 80s series as the recent one) and I was wondering iff the books are good.
I did indeed! I'd say they aren't at the same level as Marple or Poirot, but they were fun enough, especially the earlier ones
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I have been reading the facsimile editions, based off your videos and the fact that the covers are so much better. Do you have ay idea what the letters on the bottom of every few pages of them are? I assume it was part of the crime club promotions at the time? Just curious. Thanks love the channel.
Huh, not sure! But your hypothesis makes sense to me :)
But I think Miss Marple are very. worth ready. Just like you I loved Poirot but now I like Marple. very much, too.
I love Miss Marple too. My first Agatha Christie book was actually "The Thirteen Problems". Btw I think that "They do it with mirrors" could be a great recommendation for the first read too
Great video!!! ❤️
Why didn't you like the 2017 remake of Murder on the Orient Express?
Whoa
What about the Tommy and Tuppence books ?
Five words
And Then There Were None
Ten little
Can the Poirot books be read in any order?
I just love your bookcases where can I get them.
Thank you! Links are in the description ;)
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Could you please list the Marple serie in chronological order?
I wanna know too!
Here bc of family guy
so, anybody could tell me what is the Miss Marple's chronological order?
Google
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I just read AC for the first time and it was tough to get past some of the norms of the 1930s, when the book was published. The anti-semitism, the woman-slapping as if it were normal...I don't know. It's hard to swallow. The book I'm referring to is ATTWN. Are all the other books like this?
Where do you buy all your Christie books? They are so nice 👍🏻
Mostly Amazon & Book Depository :)
I regard "And Then There Were None" (I slightly prefer the British title of "Ten Little Indians", but it's probably considered somehow racist these days -- eye-roll) as perhaps the finest whodunit I've ever read. In my humble opinion Dame Agatha makes one subtle slip toward the reader that I wish could be neatly excised (it would be very easily done), but it is still superb.
Have to agree about Hugh Fraser reading the novels. Suchet does a good job voicing Poirot, but he is TERRIBLE at other characters. Fraser does it all well, surprisingly even Poirot.
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You look British but you speak American.. interesting
I regularly look back at this video tbh, and i love it!