I liked Albert Finney too. Peter Ustinov seemed to make a more comedic version of Poirot. And to me Kenneth Branagh is the worst which is a pity since I like some of his other films/roles very much.
I’m so happy y’all did this video. I LOVE Agatha Christie. And definitely, no question, And Then There Were None was the best so I was glad to see it at the top (I’ve read the book 100 times but I STILL get the creeps reading about that woman’s, uh, day at the beach lol)
I had a horrible depression episode when I was 21, I was several months trying to find a reason to live, lucky for me Agatha Christie's novels came to gain me some time to figure it out. I will never forget them.
bro, you're rookie! I've been depressed between 2002 and February 2014 (so, for nearly 12 years), so your depression is a child's play for me. I could eat you for breakfast from this point of view xD ... Anyway, sorry for the bragging (that's actually not something to be proud of), I only wanted to say that I agree with you. In such moments, psychology (and music) are life savers. I remember - during one of my depression periods - to have lied in bed, staring at the ceiling for about 6 hours straight, not feeling anything, not caring about anything, and oftentimes, not hearing anything. The only thing I would hear (and only occasionally) is ABBA's song "Voules-Vouz", and only cause I put it on loop back then (I don't remember why, but most likely because it's been the only song that I've been in mood of listening to at that time), and after about 6 hours of listening to this song I finally felt something: I felt boredom. I slowly got back to reality, stopped the song, and mumbled in my chin "everything can go to hell, I don't care". Then I took a shower and I said to myself that I refuse to ever become depressed again, and after shower I watched a movie (I don't remember which one), and then went to sleep and the next day I started playing video games to forget about my miserable life, and from that day on I've just resumed my (still shitty) life and I've never become depressed ever again. I do have short moments every now and then, but nothing major like it's been a decade ago, and the reason why I got rid of depression (without drugs, psycotherapy, etc) is because of willpower, positive suggestions, and... music (and sometimes because I watch Poirot, too and it calms me)
@@blabla-rg7ky thank you for this answer. As you might know, depression never leaves but at least I'm not thinking on ending things on a daily basis right now. I learned to trace my thoughts and be in peace with that part of me that came now and them. I understand that is just my journey and that everybody else has a different experience dealing with this illness.
@@kokijavier depression, like all other illnesses (especially non-physical illnesses) is rooted into the human psyche, and if you are able to locate the cause of the illness you can cure it like any other illness. Of course, depression is not cured by normal doctors, but by psyche doctors (psychiatrists), but unfortunately there aren't many good psychiatrists to cure such deep rooted illnesses. But anyway, whatever has worked for you to get rid of depression is fine as long as it keeps you away from it. Here's a pro tip, though: when you are depressed your psyche is in a highly suggestible state, the more depressed you are the "better" it is because whatever suggestions / thoughts / affirmations you are telling to yourself while you're in that state... or whatever suggestions / thoughts / affirmations other people are telling you while you are in that state... will have much more impact than when you are in a normal state. So, next time when you become utterly depressed again, willingly or unwillingly, tell yourself obsessively until you fall asleep (but without setting the goal to fall asleep, just let it come natural) that you are always in control of yourself, you've gotten ridden of any and all illnesses that you've had, you are more and more healthier and powerful each day, you will not have problems of any kind ever again, and so on. Build up an affirmations / suggestions formula that you feel will help you cope with your problems (whichever those problems might be), and repeat that formula daily in your own mind until you fall asleep. Obviously, you need to do this when you're alone and relaxed, not when you're driving the car or doing other activities that require your full attention and concentration, or else you might screw everything up. Remember that when you're in a trance state (depression or any other state, it doesn't matter) whatever you think and feel is magnified by leaps and bounds, so make sure to only use positive affirmations and keep the negative thoughts away from your formulae when you're suggesting yourself, or else you're gonna tale some of that negativism in along with your positive affirmations and that's bad. This is an advantage that only we, the depressed people, have over "normal" people so make good use of it, but be sure that you focus on positivity at all times. And don't forget that depression can come and go based on various thoughts or feelings that you have at some point, but also based on your own willpower. This is actually why I kind of don't want to get of depression fully lol. When I'm trying to overcome something and my normal willpower is not enough I let myself be engulfed in as much depression as I can manage and then when I'm good and depressed I tell myself positive affirmations aimed at overcoming the problem I have until I fall asleep or get hyper awake and full of energy to do stuff that I have programmed myself mentally for during my many daily auto-hypnosis sessions. And most of the time it works xD ... And if you feel like it doesn't work for you it means that you're not trying hard enough (by "trying hard enough" I don't mean that you need to sweat trying, I mean that you're not doing it often enough. Just make sure to do this daily, or a few times a week anyway, but the more often you do it the faster you get rid of the problems you're having).
That's what they ranked as number one, "And then there were none." "Ten little indians" was the name used by prints in the US back in the day, and I'm not even going to mention the original name. It's a brilliant mystery novel, nonetheless; one of her best, in my opinion.
The Queen of Plot Twist... You'll never guess the real murderer because she put lots of red herrings in her books.. But the most surprising ending to me is Crooked House, and although it's not her best, but glad it's on honorable mentions...
I love Agatha Christie. I've watched every Poirot series, and I have collected all books over the years. I love her style and how she portraits him - both humorous and extremely intelligent, which is very different from her other heroes like Miss Marple or Parker Pine
‘The Murder of Roger Ackroyd’ was the first Christie novel I ever read, and it’s remained my favorite with ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ a very close second. Does it bother anyone else when productions don’t bother to make the actor portraying Poirot look as he’s described in the novels? She makes such a point of him keeping him hair and mustache dyed black and there he is, on screen, as gray as can be.
One does get a real sense of daily life and its changes both for Miss Marple and the village, yes, and the ending has what could be considered her Orient Express moment.
My top 10: 1. Curtain - Absolutely amazing, heart-breaking and emotional. Movie is also great. I can’t stop loving this story. 2. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd - The biggest plot twist of all, just loved it. 3. Lord Edgware Dies - Amazing characters, great story, and I’m really proud that this is the only one where I knew the murderer. :D 4. Hercule Poirot's Christmas - Another great story with one of the best plot twists. 5. Murder on the Orient Express - Simply a masterpiece, I couldn’t believe the end when I was first reading it. 6. The A.B.C. Murders - Very good and exciting story and loved the whole concept of the serial killer. 7. And Then There Were None - This one has the biggest impact on everyone I guess. But for me it’s more like a horror story at the end, I never want to read it again, it was terrifying enough for the first time. :D 8. After the Funeral - Just finished it today and it’s also a great story with many great characters. Just missed Poirot in the first half of the book. 9. The Mysterious Affair at Styles - This is not the most complicated case, but I just love the ‘vibe’ in it how Poirot arrives in England for the first time. 10. Hallowe'en Party - Great story again, the Halloween theme is also a great choice, creepy but exciting. :D And yes, I really hate Miss Marple, creepy old woman. :D
My favorite: Hercule Poirot, "Cat Among the Pigeons" and "Mysterious Affair at Styles" Best Hercule Poirot adaptation"Evil under the Sun" with Peter Ustinov. Best Miss Marple novel"Nemesis". Best Miss Marple adaptation, "A Murder is Announced" with Joan Hickson. Best non Poirot/Marple: "The Pale Horse", "Seven Dials Mystery" , " Why Didn't They Ask Evans?" The best non Poirot/Marple adaptation I think is "Murder is Easy" TV movie with Bill Bixby, Helen Hayes, Leslie Anne Down and Olivia DeHaviland. Thought it was classily done!
I remember in high school; we were exchange Agatha Christie books At that time, reading it's the only entertaining way... I'm not old😂 What a good time My favorite book is Murder on the orient express I feel I want to read again 😁
I feel these are the best known, rather than the best. The best by far is 'Towards Zero,' fantastic characterisation, a great twist on the "love triangle," extremely clever, spoiled only, a little, by a ridiculously soppy final page.
you must have not watched the The Clocks movie then. I'm not saying that The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is bad (cause it isn't(, but I simply can't compare it with The Clocks, Cat Among the Pigeons, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Elephants Can Remember, or a few others...
@@moviesrocks2 I didn't read a single AC book, but I've watched all of her movies (the ones with David Suchet I mean). And, with regards to movies, absolutely none of them beats The Clocks. I know this movie by heart, and yet, I get goosebumps and shivers down my spine whenever I re-watch it. Which means that the performance of the actors is nothing short of sheer perfection (which it is). But anyway, I haven't read any of her books, so I wouldn't know how good or bad they are, although... most people say that they are better than the movies, which I would tend to agree because in general books are better than movies :) Oh well.... to each their own I guess...
@@blabla-rg7ky and i've seen them all too & all the other versions of said movies & all the Marple movies/tv series (both versions). so i am very familiar with the movies
With Murder On the Orient Express, why did you not show the 1974 Sidney Lumet film version, it is definitely superior than the 2017 version from Kenneth Branagh
I agree the 1974 version was superior, Albert Finney was great as Poirot. I think David Suchet is the best portrayal of Poirot but his version of Murder on the Orient Express wasn't done that well IMO.
I have read all the Christie novels. My favourite has always been Death on the Nile. The setting, the themes, the characters, and most of all, the machinations of the murder. I just adore it. I also love Five Little Pigs, Crooked House, A Murder is Announced, Peril at End House, and Sad Cypress.
"Murder on the Orient Express" also inspired an episode of Doctor Who, "Mummy on the Orient Express," during Peter Capaldi's run as the Doctor. And Agatha Christie herself was the subject of one of Doctor Who's many "meet a famous person from history" episodes, played by Fenella Woolgar in "The Unicorn and the Wasp," set in 1926. David Tennant was the Doctor at the time, and at the very end of the episode, he reveals to his traveling companion Donna (played by Catherine Tate), a reprint of one of Christie's novels --- dated 5 billion years into the future. "People never stopped reading her!" he explains.
This is the kind of list you get from people who have only read about half of Christie's books. Here is the list from someone who has read every Christie novel 1. Curtain 2. And then There Were None 3. Murder on The Orient Express 4. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd 5. A Murder is Announced 6. The ABC Murders 7. N or M 8. The Sittaford Mystery 9. Destination Unknown 10. At Bertram’s Hotel
I don't even have to watch the video. It's "Murder on the Orient Express." It's the greatest mystery novel of all time and it's my favorite book, period. I've read "Orient Express" at least four times. Probably more, I've lost count. My sister, fifteen years my junior, has not. Her first exposure was the Kenneth Branagh adaptation. At the twist ending, her jaw was on the floor, her eyes big as bowling balls. That's what it's like, seeing it with fresh eyes. Of course I haven't had fresh eyes since high school when I used to devour every mystery novel in the school library, Agatha Christie or otherwise, but damn do I still love Poirot.
It'd be hard to pick just one Agatha Christie book - I'd have to say the best would definitely be the six Poirot and Ariadne Oliver collaborations: Cards on the Table, Mrs McGinty's Dead, Dead Man's Folly, Third Girl, Hallowe'en Party, and Elephants Can Remember - these reign supreme - David Suchet and Zoë Wanamaker really made the roles their own in the TV adaptations.
My top 10: - Roger Akroyd - A Murder is Announced - And Then There Were None; - Destination Unknown; - Partners in Crime; - Death is Not The End; - Death on The Nile; - Murder in the Orient Express; - A Cat Among The Pigeons; - Body in the Library;
Death On The Nile and After The Funeral are my favorite of what I've read so far. However, no book she wrote are nearly as fascinating or mysterious as Christie herself.
My top 10: 1. And Then There Were None - an absolute masterpiece and my third favorite book of all time! It was so exciting to read and the ending shocked me 2. Death On The Nile - the first one I've read and one of the best, I think. Going to see the movie tommorrow, I hope it's good 3. Murder On The Orient Express - no explanation needed 4. Crooked House - no wonder it was Agatha Christie's favorite 5. Evil Under The Sun 6. The A.B.C. Murders 7. Murder In Mesopotamia 8. A Murder Is Announced 9. Five Little Pigs 10. A Murder Of Roger Ackroyd Honorable mention: Hickory Dickory Dock
“And Then There Were None” is always a favorite of mine. Course I equally enjoy Poirot’s outings in the likes of ‘Evil Under the Sun’ (et al). Think my mom’s favorite was ‘The Murder of Roger Ackroyd’
I always enjoy your videos, but as a classic mystery blogger and a lifelong Christie fan, this one particularly resonated with me. I understand the logic behind your top 10 choices and agree with most of them. In fact, the only “mistake” I consider you to have made was to include The Mysterious Affair at Styles. I would have put Crooked House in its place. Other favorites in my own personal Top Ten are After the Funeral and The Hollow. But I very much appreciated this list!
My absolute favourite Christie novel is After the funeral besides And then there were none. It is not a commonly mentioned book among the best ones but I like it so much.
I agree with your top pick but Miss Marple books were a lot more entertaining for me than the Belgian detective. Also Tommy and Tuppence were no where even in honorable mentions.
10 Other really good ones you didn’t mention:- Witness for the prosecution (I guess it was a play but still really good) Body in the library (my first Agatha Christie novel) Lord Edgware Dies Cat among pigeons (liked that there were 2 of them) Mirror Cracked from side to side Clocks The big four A Caribbean mystery Cards on the table Sparkling cyanide (really like the wrong person getting murdered part)
I love "the crooked house" ... soooo wicked!!!! And I love "witness for the Prosecution", "Peril at end house" and "death comes as the end". This one has never been filmed, I wonder why !????
My favorite top ten: 1. Death on the Nile 2. The Mysterious Affair at Styles 3.The Caribbean Mystery 4.The 13 Problems or as it is also called the Tuesday Night Club (Miss Marple short stories) 5.And then there were none 6. Hercule Poirot's Christmas 7. Sleeping Murder 8. The Labours of Hercules 9.Poirot's Early Cases (Hercule Poirot short stories) 10. Postern of Fate (Tommy and Tuppence )
A Caribbean mystery & Nemesis as they link together so well as stories & has the best description of Miss Marple. Poirot is harder as I like so many versions, so I'll go with KB's Death on the Nile. Seeing them at cinemas does bring the stories to life.
I'd say that, as far as plot construction and surprise element goes, "The murder of Roger Ackroyd," "And then there were none," and "The witness for the prosecution" (short story) are objectively her best. But my favorites are "Crooked house," "Cards on the table," "The murder of Roger Ackroyd," and "Death comes as the end." I also love "Spider's web," her comedic mystery play that was later adapted to a novel by another writer.
I have read all of the Hercule Poirot stories and I’m currently working through Miss Marple. Murder of Roger Ackroyd was the first one I read and remains my favorite!
Some great ones in here, but Miss Marple deserves more due than just two. I would add in "Sleeping Murder" for her; it's fantastically creepy. Also, I think Endless Night belongs in the top 10; maybe around #6.
"Hercule Poirot's Christmas" is the best Agatha Christie novel although "And then were none" is probably more cinematic. The 1974 version of the latter is excellent as is the 1945 version.
Currently reading " Easy to kill " by her. And this is my first time reading her works, and I could only say I am obsessed with this book, and the writing style is kinsa straightforward and fast. Though, it really caught my attention, and wanted to finish it one day but I have many school works to accomplish everyday. I hope I can get a book listed here, and her other works. Love Agatha and Mystery Books!
I love 'Murder at the Vicarage' and 'Crooked House', but I don't know what I would have deleted from the original list. 🙂Also, it is interesting 'And Then There Were None' has never been remade with the original ending. Or has it and I haven't seen it. Hmmm....
The TV mini series "And Then There None" made in 2015 had the original ending. The original title of the book contained a racial epithet but I don't think it had as much of a derogatory connotation as it does today.
Crooked House should have been number 2. I figured And Then There Were None, had to be first; it's certainly her best known, and it is excellent (though I have a personal preference for Crooked House over that one). It is one of her best executed, with very interesting and well drawn characters, and a tricky puzzle that still stays grounded and plausible. Christie thought it was one of her personal bests (the other being Ordeal by Innocence, which should have at the very least been an honorable mention). Crooked House is objectively better written than most of her others, & I like the others on that list.
I have read all of her murder mysteries before and I enjoy them a good deal. Yesterday I just saw the new film version of Death pn the Nile and I thought it was interesting enough plus it had some new twists from the original novel. My particular favorite mystery by Christie is And Then There Were None. The 2015 mini-series version I thought was great. Some of my other favorite Christie mysteries include Crooked House, Five Little Pigs, After the Funeral, Towards Zero, and Death Comes as the End (her only mystery set in Ancient Egypt concerning a dysfunctional family).
i believe "the murder of roger ackroyd" should be number one. the book itself its a masterpiece, mainly because of that plotwist and the godlike killer reveal, but still a masterpiece. "and then there were none" is brutal, scary as hell and really really good, but it doesnt even come close to the perfection achieved by christie in the roger ackroyd novel mentioned before imo. my personal favourite is crooked house :) and also, "cat among the pigeons" is severely underrated.
According to me murder of roger acroyed was the best work of agatha christie what a fabulus novel this climax was ever time classic,my favrt book ever🥰🥰
Murder on Orient, Roger A, and Death on the Nile are my top favorites... not sure if I have ever read And Then there were None.. *off to look into* ... And too bad Clue wasn't written my Agatha... and Knives Out also AMAZING
I'm sure you have, it was her most popular. it was known by a different name when it first came out. 10 little indians. It's very well written a must for sure
Roger Akroyd introduced me to Hercule Poirot. Until you read all you'll never know which is the most intelligently written. The best of th 60+ novels for me are 10 little indians(and then there was non), the last curtain, roger arkroyd, the styles and motoe. I also love Ms. Marple
When I was pregnant with our daughter, I craved Agatha Christie novels. By the time my daughter was born, I had read them all, including her short novels and plays. I have been addicted to British Murder Mysteries ever since!
My own Top 10 Favorite Agatha Christie's Novels(& was adapted into TV like Agatha Christie's Poirot & Marple with my Opinions): 10) Why they didn't asked Evans?(Both the novel and Marple TV version) 9) The Body in the Library(Both the novel and first Marple TV episode. The TV version had a shocking twist!) 8) A Murder is Announced(Never read the novel but the Marple episode was great especially the performance of Zoë Wanamaker, who also played as Adriane Oliver in Poirot TV series) 7) At Bertram's Hotel(The Marple TV version episode was different from the novel but better) 6) Murder is Easy(I watched both Helen Hayes' version and Marple(Julie McKenzie's version) TV episode but the latter one was better because of Sherlock/Dr. Strange actor, Benedict Cumberbatch as Luke Fitzwilliam although his role was supporting character) 5) Death on the Nile(Watched David Suchet's version of Poirot and was great. Hope what 2022 movie version looks like) 4) Witness for the Prosecution(Watched the 2 versions of the movie but I prefer the 80s version than the BBC due of the climatic twist shocked me) 3) The Cat Among the Pigeons(The first Agatha Christie's novel I read and became my High School Assignment/Project for English. I also watched the episode and it was cool) 2) A Caribbean Mystery(I watched both the Helen Hayes' version and the Marple TV version. Both were good.) 1) Murder on the Orient Express(Of course. I watched both the TV and the Theatrical movie versions but Suchet's version is still the best adaptation. Period.)
Totally agree with the top three. I would have been upset if any of them wasn’t there. I think the ABC murders should have been higher. Also, two of my favorites were I assume not eligible because they are not full novels, Witness for the Prosecution and The Mousetrap, but they are two of the best things she ever wrote.
Several here I really liked, also some of my faves are missing. I think my all time fave was Murder on the Orient Express. I wanted to scream when I saw that latest film adaption, it was so off. Will probably not even watch the new Death on the Nile as I suspect it will be equally bad.
Fully agree with #1 and many of the other picks. And then there were none is chilling. I saw a TV adaptation and it was brilliant and with a shocking ending. The original title is quite shocking as well, but slightly misunderstood.
These books that you chosen are indeed very brilliant but i think that therer are some books without Poirot or Marpel that should be mentioned more often because there are brilliant in a new way.
I absolutely love "They Came to Baghdad: which is hugely underrated and could be a kind of veiled autobiography of Agatha's own adventure to find the Middle East and new love. Then I love "Death Comes as the End" - a really special book" as good as described. "Sleeping Murder" rivetting in its deja vu echoes "Cat Among the Pigeons" - a delightful and also tragic story. with hope. " Destination Unknown" also carries autobiographical hints and very enjoyable. "Nemesis" - a wonderful story - also its predecessor " A Caribbean Mystery" - love Mr Rafiel and Miss Marple together! I dont really like "And Then There Were None" as it's too depressing and unsatisfying with too many criminals. Quite tired of the hype about "Death on the Nile" and "Murder on the Orient Express" though admit the novels are great. "Five LIttle Pigs" is one of the best and also" Cards on the Table" and "Dumb Witness" and of course" the ABC murders". Also:" Elephants Can Remember" I could go on as almost all of Christie's books are amazing. I just wanted to plug for some that others have not mentioned which are really wonderful and worth the read.
Good list. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd broke certain mystery "rules" and Mrs. Christie was almost thrown out of a British Mystery Club. Dorothy L. Sayers broke the tie voting for Christie to remain. The book of "And Then There Were None" differed from some of the movie versions. I believe Christie did it when she wrote a stage version.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is my favorite by far. Was really pissed off when TV show Poirot has massacred this case with the disgraceful episode. Have not heard about the movie Alibi before so I will check it if I can. Also in the newest Death on the Nile potential Ackroyd sequel was teased with Poirot's wish to plant pumpkins, so hopefully that's done and done well.
"And Then There Were None" is, without a doubt, the greatest. "A Murder Is Announced" is my favorite.
Indeed
David Suchet is the best Hercule Poirot we have ever had.
And Joan Hickson was the best Miss Marple, a sweet little old lady in hats and fluffy sweaters with a razor-sharp mind and a cop's eyes.
David Suchet _is_ Hercule Poirot. :)
I liked Albert Finney too. Peter Ustinov seemed to make a more comedic version of Poirot. And to me Kenneth Branagh is the worst which is a pity since I like some of his other films/roles very much.
Peter Ustinov no doubt!!
No. Albert Finney ran rings around David Suchet.
I’m so happy y’all did this video. I LOVE Agatha Christie. And definitely, no question, And Then There Were None was the best so I was glad to see it at the top (I’ve read the book 100 times but I STILL get the creeps reading about that woman’s, uh, day at the beach lol)
I had a horrible depression episode when I was 21, I was several months trying to find a reason to live, lucky for me Agatha Christie's novels came to gain me some time to figure it out. I will never forget them.
bro, you're rookie! I've been depressed between 2002 and February 2014 (so, for nearly 12 years), so your depression is a child's play for me. I could eat you for breakfast from this point of view xD ... Anyway, sorry for the bragging (that's actually not something to be proud of), I only wanted to say that I agree with you. In such moments, psychology (and music) are life savers. I remember - during one of my depression periods - to have lied in bed, staring at the ceiling for about 6 hours straight, not feeling anything, not caring about anything, and oftentimes, not hearing anything. The only thing I would hear (and only occasionally) is ABBA's song "Voules-Vouz", and only cause I put it on loop back then (I don't remember why, but most likely because it's been the only song that I've been in mood of listening to at that time), and after about 6 hours of listening to this song I finally felt something: I felt boredom. I slowly got back to reality, stopped the song, and mumbled in my chin "everything can go to hell, I don't care". Then I took a shower and I said to myself that I refuse to ever become depressed again, and after shower I watched a movie (I don't remember which one), and then went to sleep and the next day I started playing video games to forget about my miserable life, and from that day on I've just resumed my (still shitty) life and I've never become depressed ever again. I do have short moments every now and then, but nothing major like it's been a decade ago, and the reason why I got rid of depression (without drugs, psycotherapy, etc) is because of willpower, positive suggestions, and... music (and sometimes because I watch Poirot, too and it calms me)
@@blabla-rg7ky thank you for this answer. As you might know, depression never leaves but at least I'm not thinking on ending things on a daily basis right now. I learned to trace my thoughts and be in peace with that part of me that came now and them. I understand that is just my journey and that everybody else has a different experience dealing with this illness.
@@kokijavier depression, like all other illnesses (especially non-physical illnesses) is rooted into the human psyche, and if you are able to locate the cause of the illness you can cure it like any other illness. Of course, depression is not cured by normal doctors, but by psyche doctors (psychiatrists), but unfortunately there aren't many good psychiatrists to cure such deep rooted illnesses.
But anyway, whatever has worked for you to get rid of depression is fine as long as it keeps you away from it. Here's a pro tip, though: when you are depressed your psyche is in a highly suggestible state, the more depressed you are the "better" it is because whatever suggestions / thoughts / affirmations you are telling to yourself while you're in that state... or whatever suggestions / thoughts / affirmations other people are telling you while you are in that state... will have much more impact than when you are in a normal state. So, next time when you become utterly depressed again, willingly or unwillingly, tell yourself obsessively until you fall asleep (but without setting the goal to fall asleep, just let it come natural) that you are always in control of yourself, you've gotten ridden of any and all illnesses that you've had, you are more and more healthier and powerful each day, you will not have problems of any kind ever again, and so on. Build up an affirmations / suggestions formula that you feel will help you cope with your problems (whichever those problems might be), and repeat that formula daily in your own mind until you fall asleep. Obviously, you need to do this when you're alone and relaxed, not when you're driving the car or doing other activities that require your full attention and concentration, or else you might screw everything up. Remember that when you're in a trance state (depression or any other state, it doesn't matter) whatever you think and feel is magnified by leaps and bounds, so make sure to only use positive affirmations and keep the negative thoughts away from your formulae when you're suggesting yourself, or else you're gonna tale some of that negativism in along with your positive affirmations and that's bad.
This is an advantage that only we, the depressed people, have over "normal" people so make good use of it, but be sure that you focus on positivity at all times. And don't forget that depression can come and go based on various thoughts or feelings that you have at some point, but also based on your own willpower. This is actually why I kind of don't want to get of depression fully lol. When I'm trying to overcome something and my normal willpower is not enough I let myself be engulfed in as much depression as I can manage and then when I'm good and depressed I tell myself positive affirmations aimed at overcoming the problem I have until I fall asleep or get hyper awake and full of energy to do stuff that I have programmed myself mentally for during my many daily auto-hypnosis sessions. And most of the time it works xD ... And if you feel like it doesn't work for you it means that you're not trying hard enough (by "trying hard enough" I don't mean that you need to sweat trying, I mean that you're not doing it often enough. Just make sure to do this daily, or a few times a week anyway, but the more often you do it the faster you get rid of the problems you're having).
God Bless You
A few months? Damn, but fair play. You got out quicker than I have these past years still
"Ten Little Indians" is my favourite, since it's unique in its approach, and it's immensely satisfying to see the guests receive their comeuppance.
Best of all time!!
That's what they ranked as number one, "And then there were none." "Ten little indians" was the name used by prints in the US back in the day, and I'm not even going to mention the original name. It's a brilliant mystery novel, nonetheless; one of her best, in my opinion.
@@mafalda594 yeah the original name was something that rather not be said. But they are all the same book
The Queen of Plot Twist...
You'll never guess the real murderer because she put lots of red herrings in her books..
But the most surprising ending to me is Crooked House, and although it's not her best, but glad it's on honorable mentions...
"The murder of Roger Ackroyd "still amazes me till today, I was so so surprised.
I love Agatha Christie. I've watched every Poirot series, and I have collected all books over the years. I love her style and how she portraits him - both humorous and extremely intelligent, which is very different from her other heroes like Miss Marple or Parker Pine
And Then There We’re None, aka Ten Little Indians, is my absolute favorite novel!
I love Agatha Christie and all my favorites of her novels are on here. Kudos for including "Five Little Pigs." That one is a gem.
‘The Murder of Roger Ackroyd’ was the first Christie novel I ever read, and it’s remained my favorite with ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ a very close second. Does it bother anyone else when productions don’t bother to make the actor portraying Poirot look as he’s described in the novels? She makes such a point of him keeping him hair and mustache dyed black and there he is, on screen, as gray as can be.
I think "The Mirror Cracked" should be somewhere on the list but I do agree with 10 Little Indians as the best. Did not see that ending coming at all.
One does get a real sense of daily life and its changes both for Miss Marple and the village, yes, and the ending has what could be considered her Orient Express moment.
The crime of the Orient Express and ordeal by innocence are the best.
My top 10:
1. Curtain - Absolutely amazing, heart-breaking and emotional. Movie is also great. I can’t stop loving this story.
2. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd - The biggest plot twist of all, just loved it.
3. Lord Edgware Dies - Amazing characters, great story, and I’m really proud that this is the only one where I knew the murderer. :D
4. Hercule Poirot's Christmas - Another great story with one of the best plot twists.
5. Murder on the Orient Express - Simply a masterpiece, I couldn’t believe the end when I was first reading it.
6. The A.B.C. Murders - Very good and exciting story and loved the whole concept of the serial killer.
7. And Then There Were None - This one has the biggest impact on everyone I guess. But for me it’s more like a horror story at the end, I never want to read it again, it was terrifying enough for the first time. :D
8. After the Funeral - Just finished it today and it’s also a great story with many great characters. Just missed Poirot in the first half of the book.
9. The Mysterious Affair at Styles - This is not the most complicated case, but I just love the ‘vibe’ in it how Poirot arrives in England for the first time.
10. Hallowe'en Party - Great story again, the Halloween theme is also a great choice, creepy but exciting. :D
And yes, I really hate Miss Marple, creepy old woman. :D
Not a fan of Miss Marple either but A Murder Is Announced is very good.
Can’t tolerate Ariadne Oliver. I find her shrill and absolutely irritating.
I love those stories.
Have you seen Geraldine McEwan Miss Marple shes amazing and it might change your view.
My favorites are “Appointment with death” (I love the Petra setting, the characters and the plot), “Hallowe’en Party” and “Cards on the table”.
Forgot about "Cards on the Table"! Definitely one of her best.
@@nothingruler14All I love Appointment with Death too - and the 2 others
My favorite: Hercule Poirot, "Cat Among the Pigeons" and "Mysterious Affair at Styles" Best Hercule Poirot adaptation"Evil under the Sun" with Peter Ustinov. Best Miss Marple novel"Nemesis". Best Miss Marple adaptation, "A Murder is Announced" with Joan Hickson. Best non Poirot/Marple: "The Pale Horse", "Seven Dials Mystery" , " Why Didn't They Ask Evans?" The best non Poirot/Marple adaptation I think is "Murder is Easy" TV movie with Bill Bixby, Helen Hayes, Leslie Anne Down and Olivia DeHaviland. Thought it was classily done!
I remember in high school; we were exchange Agatha Christie books
At that time, reading it's the only entertaining way... I'm not old😂
What a good time
My favorite book is Murder on the orient express
I feel I want to read again 😁
I feel these are the best known, rather than the best. The best by far is 'Towards Zero,' fantastic characterisation, a great twist on the "love triangle," extremely clever, spoiled only, a little, by a ridiculously soppy final page.
I really love these three also: "4.50 from Paddington", "A pocket full of Rye" and "By the pricking of my thumbs".
DEFINITELY ....CREEPY
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd should be #1. THE best novel she ever wrote. PERIOD!
you must have not watched the The Clocks movie then. I'm not saying that The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is bad (cause it isn't(, but I simply can't compare it with The Clocks, Cat Among the Pigeons, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Elephants Can Remember, or a few others...
@@blabla-rg7ky i deed see the clocks but I still prefer the book of ackroyd over the movie
@@moviesrocks2 I didn't read a single AC book, but I've watched all of her movies (the ones with David Suchet I mean). And, with regards to movies, absolutely none of them beats The Clocks. I know this movie by heart, and yet, I get goosebumps and shivers down my spine whenever I re-watch it. Which means that the performance of the actors is nothing short of sheer perfection (which it is).
But anyway, I haven't read any of her books, so I wouldn't know how good or bad they are, although... most people say that they are better than the movies, which I would tend to agree because in general books are better than movies :)
Oh well.... to each their own I guess...
@@blabla-rg7ky yep. and in the case of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd the book is WAY better than the movie. Read it to find out. just my 2 cents
@@blabla-rg7ky and i've seen them all too & all the other versions of said movies & all the Marple movies/tv series (both versions). so i am very familiar with the movies
"Cards on the Table" deserved a mention IMO.
My personal favorite is "Towards Zero" but I can understand if it doesn't make the cut.
He is absolute perfect, bravo David Suchet. Masterpiece !
With Murder On the Orient Express, why did you not show the 1974 Sidney Lumet film version, it is definitely superior than the 2017 version from Kenneth Branagh
because the sequel to that version recently came out, the whole reason why they're doing this list.
@@Mai2727 Yes, it's obviously a plug.
I agree the 1974 version was superior, Albert Finney was great as Poirot. I think David Suchet is the best portrayal of Poirot but his version of Murder on the Orient Express wasn't done that well IMO.
Far superior. That original is one of my favorite movies of all time. The all-star cast can’t be beat. The remake was so disappointing.
The Moving Finger will always be my personal favorite. I read it so often, I know it by heart
I have read all the Christie novels. My favourite has always been Death on the Nile. The setting, the themes, the characters, and most of all, the machinations of the murder. I just adore it. I also love Five Little Pigs, Crooked House, A Murder is Announced, Peril at End House, and Sad Cypress.
"Murder on the Orient Express" also inspired an episode of Doctor Who, "Mummy on the Orient Express," during Peter Capaldi's run as the Doctor. And Agatha Christie herself was the subject of one of Doctor Who's many "meet a famous person from history" episodes, played by Fenella Woolgar in "The Unicorn and the Wasp," set in 1926. David Tennant was the Doctor at the time, and at the very end of the episode, he reveals to his traveling companion Donna (played by Catherine Tate), a reprint of one of Christie's novels --- dated 5 billion years into the future. "People never stopped reading her!" he explains.
This is the kind of list you get from people who have only read about half of Christie's books.
Here is the list from someone who has read every Christie novel
1. Curtain
2. And then There Were None
3. Murder on The Orient Express
4. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
5. A Murder is Announced
6. The ABC Murders
7. N or M
8. The Sittaford Mystery
9. Destination Unknown
10. At Bertram’s Hotel
Kenneth Brannagh's mustache is entirely wrong for Poirot. He looks like he sings in a barber shop quartet.
He won praise from Agatha Christie’s grandson who was never happy with some of the actor’s mustaches.
@@NarnianQueen89 makes me laugh and I cant see him as Poirot at all
Agatha Christie is the OG Crime Novelist! 👏🏽
I don't even have to watch the video. It's "Murder on the Orient Express." It's the greatest mystery novel of all time and it's my favorite book, period.
I've read "Orient Express" at least four times. Probably more, I've lost count. My sister, fifteen years my junior, has not. Her first exposure was the Kenneth Branagh adaptation. At the twist ending, her jaw was on the floor, her eyes big as bowling balls. That's what it's like, seeing it with fresh eyes. Of course I haven't had fresh eyes since high school when I used to devour every mystery novel in the school library, Agatha Christie or otherwise, but damn do I still love Poirot.
Oops I guess you do have to watch the video after all.
@@juliec5309 I watched it. Opinion has not changed.
It'd be hard to pick just one Agatha Christie book - I'd have to say the best would definitely be the six Poirot and Ariadne Oliver collaborations:
Cards on the Table, Mrs McGinty's Dead, Dead Man's Folly, Third Girl, Hallowe'en Party, and Elephants Can Remember - these reign supreme - David Suchet and Zoë Wanamaker really made the roles their own in the TV adaptations.
My top 10:
- Roger Akroyd
- A Murder is Announced
- And Then There Were None;
- Destination Unknown;
- Partners in Crime;
- Death is Not The End;
- Death on The Nile;
- Murder in the Orient Express;
- A Cat Among The Pigeons;
- Body in the Library;
Miss Marple The 13 Problems is so underrated. I miss my Tuesday Night's Mystery Club!
Death On The Nile and After The Funeral are my favorite of what I've read so far. However, no book she wrote are nearly as fascinating or mysterious as Christie herself.
My favorite is And Then There Were None, the first slasher novel ever afaik.
My top 10:
1. And Then There Were None - an absolute masterpiece and my third favorite book of all time! It was so exciting to read and the ending shocked me
2. Death On The Nile - the first one I've read and one of the best, I think. Going to see the movie tommorrow, I hope it's good
3. Murder On The Orient Express - no explanation needed
4. Crooked House - no wonder it was Agatha Christie's favorite
5. Evil Under The Sun
6. The A.B.C. Murders
7. Murder In Mesopotamia
8. A Murder Is Announced
9. Five Little Pigs
10. A Murder Of Roger Ackroyd
Honorable mention: Hickory Dickory Dock
Death on the Nile is slow but it’s still one of my favourites 😍
Death on the nile is my all time favourite
That one is so great
Sameeee
Murder in Mesopotamia is my favorite Christie Novel
My favorite author of all time.
Death in the Nile , Orient express are the best
“And Then There Were None” is always a favorite of mine. Course I equally enjoy Poirot’s outings in the likes of ‘Evil Under the Sun’ (et al). Think my mom’s favorite was ‘The Murder of Roger Ackroyd’
I always enjoy your videos, but as a classic mystery blogger and a lifelong Christie fan, this one particularly resonated with me. I understand the logic behind your top 10 choices and agree with most of them. In fact, the only “mistake” I consider you to have made was to include The Mysterious Affair at Styles. I would have put Crooked House in its place. Other favorites in my own personal Top Ten are After the Funeral and The Hollow. But I very much appreciated this list!
My absolute favourite Christie novel is After the funeral besides And then there were none. It is not a commonly mentioned book among the best ones but I like it so much.
LOVE Death on the Nile from 1978
I agree with your top pick but Miss Marple books were a lot more entertaining for me than the Belgian detective. Also Tommy and Tuppence were no where even in honorable mentions.
10 Other really good ones you didn’t mention:-
Witness for the prosecution (I guess it was a play but still really good)
Body in the library (my first Agatha Christie novel)
Lord Edgware Dies
Cat among pigeons (liked that there were 2 of them)
Mirror Cracked from side to side
Clocks
The big four
A Caribbean mystery
Cards on the table
Sparkling cyanide (really like the wrong person getting murdered part)
I love "the crooked house" ... soooo wicked!!!! And I love "witness for the Prosecution", "Peril at end house" and "death comes as the end". This one has never been filmed, I wonder why !????
My favorite top ten:
1. Death on the Nile
2. The Mysterious Affair at Styles
3.The Caribbean Mystery
4.The 13 Problems or as it is also called the Tuesday Night Club (Miss Marple short stories)
5.And then there were none
6. Hercule Poirot's Christmas
7. Sleeping Murder
8. The Labours of Hercules
9.Poirot's Early Cases (Hercule Poirot short stories)
10. Postern of Fate (Tommy and Tuppence )
I have a favor for the books with Tommy and Tuppence, but Murder on the Orient Express is very well too, because of the special plot.
Love Tommy and Tuppence :-) Always wondered what would have happened if they had ever crossed paths with Nick and Nora Charles LOL
Ordeal by Innocence deserved a mention at least.
I actually have "The Murder At the Vicarage", "Death on the Nile", and "And Then There Were None".
"And Then There Were None" is basically the original "Amongst Us"....
I Say.
A Caribbean mystery & Nemesis as they link together so well as stories & has the best description of Miss Marple. Poirot is harder as I like so many versions, so I'll go with KB's Death on the Nile. Seeing them at cinemas does bring the stories to life.
Thank God Five little pigs is on this list. One of my favourites, but very underated.
My personal favourite is "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd"
I'd say that, as far as plot construction and surprise element goes, "The murder of Roger Ackroyd," "And then there were none," and "The witness for the prosecution" (short story) are objectively her best. But my favorites are "Crooked house," "Cards on the table," "The murder of Roger Ackroyd," and "Death comes as the end." I also love "Spider's web," her comedic mystery play that was later adapted to a novel by another writer.
I have read all of the Hercule Poirot stories and I’m currently working through Miss Marple. Murder of Roger Ackroyd was the first one I read and remains my favorite!
I have been reading all AC works these last two years- COVID Goal. So much fun.Any mystery taking place on vacation or at a country home are FUN
Some great ones in here, but Miss Marple deserves more due than just two. I would add in "Sleeping Murder" for her; it's fantastically creepy. Also, I think Endless Night belongs in the top 10; maybe around #6.
Yup... Endless Night!
P.S. - The A.B.C. murders are also made into a game. I own it for the switch.
"Hercule Poirot's Christmas" is the best Agatha Christie novel although "And then were none" is probably more cinematic. The 1974 version of the latter is excellent as is the 1945 version.
Just finished reading hercule Poirot Christmas I really enjoyed it ☃️😊
Currently reading " Easy to kill " by her. And this is my first time reading her works, and I could only say I am obsessed with this book, and the writing style is kinsa straightforward and fast. Though, it really caught my attention, and wanted to finish it one day but I have many school works to accomplish everyday. I hope I can get a book listed here, and her other works. Love Agatha and Mystery Books!
"Easy to kill" was the first one I read as well. I loved it, and was completely taken in, like the novice that I was :)
The list I’ve been waiting for😍
I love 'Murder at the Vicarage' and 'Crooked House', but I don't know what I would have deleted from the original list. 🙂Also, it is interesting 'And Then There Were None' has never been remade with the original ending. Or has it and I haven't seen it. Hmmm....
The TV mini series "And Then There None" made in 2015 had the original ending. The original title of the book contained a racial epithet but I don't think it had as much of a derogatory connotation as it does today.
Thanks @John B! I found all 3 episodes on YT. I will be watching them soon. ☺️
Crooked House should have been number 2. I figured And Then There Were None, had to be first; it's certainly her best known, and it is excellent (though I have a personal preference for Crooked House over that one). It is one of her best executed, with very interesting and well drawn characters, and a tricky puzzle that still stays grounded and plausible. Christie thought it was one of her personal bests (the other being Ordeal by Innocence, which should have at the very least been an honorable mention). Crooked House is objectively better written than most of her others, & I like the others on that list.
I have read all of her murder mysteries before and I enjoy them a good deal. Yesterday I just saw the new film version of Death pn the Nile and I thought it was interesting enough plus it had some new twists from the original novel. My particular favorite mystery by Christie is And Then There Were None. The 2015 mini-series version I thought was great. Some of my other favorite Christie mysteries include Crooked House, Five Little Pigs, After the Funeral, Towards Zero, and Death Comes as the End (her only mystery set in Ancient Egypt concerning a dysfunctional family).
My favorite, I don't know why, is The Mysterious Mr Quinn.
And I have to add "Toward Zero"- a very macabre story and very gripping. - and "Ordeal by Innocence' which is definitely worth reading
i believe "the murder of roger ackroyd" should be number one. the book itself its a masterpiece, mainly because of that plotwist and the godlike killer reveal, but still a masterpiece. "and then there were none" is brutal, scary as hell and really really good, but it doesnt even come close to the perfection achieved by christie in the roger ackroyd novel mentioned before imo.
my personal favourite is crooked house :) and also, "cat among the pigeons" is severely underrated.
According to me murder of roger acroyed was the best work of agatha christie what a fabulus novel this climax was ever time classic,my favrt book ever🥰🥰
my absolute favorite series, book and tv.
Murder on Orient, Roger A, and Death on the Nile are my top favorites... not sure if I have ever read And Then there were None.. *off to look into* ... And too bad Clue wasn't written my Agatha... and Knives Out also AMAZING
I'm sure you have, it was her most popular. it was known by a different name when it first came out. 10 little indians. It's very well written a must for sure
We Need a crossover movie between Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple
Totally agree 🙂
The number one was the first Agatha Christie's novel that I read when I was 11 years old.
Roger Akroyd introduced me to Hercule Poirot. Until you read all you'll never know which is the most intelligently written. The best of th 60+ novels for me are 10 little indians(and then there was non), the last curtain, roger arkroyd, the styles and motoe. I also love Ms. Marple
When I was pregnant with our daughter, I craved Agatha Christie novels. By the time my daughter was born, I had read them all, including her short novels and plays. I have been addicted to British Murder Mysteries ever since!
My own Top 10 Favorite Agatha Christie's Novels(& was adapted into TV like Agatha Christie's Poirot & Marple with my Opinions):
10) Why they didn't asked Evans?(Both the novel and Marple TV version)
9) The Body in the Library(Both the novel and first Marple TV episode. The TV version had a shocking twist!)
8) A Murder is Announced(Never read the novel but the Marple episode was great especially the performance of Zoë Wanamaker, who also played as Adriane Oliver in Poirot TV series)
7) At Bertram's Hotel(The Marple TV version episode was different from the novel but better)
6) Murder is Easy(I watched both Helen Hayes' version and Marple(Julie McKenzie's version) TV episode but the latter one was better because of Sherlock/Dr. Strange actor, Benedict Cumberbatch as Luke Fitzwilliam although his role was supporting character)
5) Death on the Nile(Watched David Suchet's version of Poirot and was great. Hope what 2022 movie version looks like)
4) Witness for the Prosecution(Watched the 2 versions of the movie but I prefer the 80s version than the BBC due of the climatic twist shocked me)
3) The Cat Among the Pigeons(The first Agatha Christie's novel I read and became my High School Assignment/Project for English. I also watched the episode and it was cool)
2) A Caribbean Mystery(I watched both the Helen Hayes' version and the Marple TV version. Both were good.)
1) Murder on the Orient Express(Of course. I watched both the TV and the Theatrical movie versions but Suchet's version is still the best adaptation. Period.)
it's a crime not to put the murder of roger ackroyd in first place
The original Title of "5 Little Pigs" WAS "5 Little Pigs" - "Murder in Retrosepect" was only the US title.
Totally agree with the top three. I would have been upset if any of them wasn’t there. I think the ABC murders should have been higher. Also, two of my favorites were I assume not eligible because they are not full novels, Witness for the Prosecution and The Mousetrap, but they are two of the best things she ever wrote.
I just played Marple in a murder is announced and it was SO fun!!
I know it is a play, but.... Witness for the Prosecution should be on the list!
My top five are
They came to Baghdad
Destination unknown
By the pricking of my thumbs
The man in the brown suit
Halloween Party
At last!! Someone who liked They Came to Baghdad and Destination Unknown!!
Yes and By the Pricking in My Thumbs - amazing books
Peril At End House, Witness For The Prosecution, The Mirror Crack'd, Murder On The Orient Express.
Several here I really liked, also some of my faves are missing. I think my all time fave was Murder on the Orient Express. I wanted to scream when I saw that latest film adaption, it was so off. Will probably not even watch the new Death on the Nile as I suspect it will be equally bad.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is the best AC novel.
I'd say this is a pretty solid list.
Fully agree with #1 and many of the other picks. And then there were none is chilling. I saw a TV adaptation and it was brilliant and with a shocking ending. The original title is quite shocking as well, but slightly misunderstood.
These books that you chosen are indeed very brilliant but i think that therer are some books without Poirot or Marpel that should be mentioned more often because there are brilliant in a new way.
I absolutely love "They Came to Baghdad: which is hugely underrated and could be a kind of veiled autobiography of Agatha's own adventure to find the Middle East and new love.
Then I love "Death Comes as the End" - a really special book" as good as described. "Sleeping Murder" rivetting in its deja vu echoes "Cat Among the Pigeons" - a delightful and also tragic story. with hope. " Destination Unknown" also carries autobiographical hints and very enjoyable.
"Nemesis" - a wonderful story - also its predecessor " A Caribbean Mystery" - love Mr Rafiel and Miss Marple together!
I dont really like "And Then There Were None" as it's too depressing and unsatisfying with too many criminals. Quite tired of the hype about "Death on the Nile" and "Murder on the Orient Express" though admit the novels are great.
"Five LIttle Pigs" is one of the best and also" Cards on the Table" and "Dumb Witness" and of course" the ABC murders". Also:" Elephants Can Remember"
I could go on as almost all of Christie's books are amazing. I just wanted
to plug for some that others have not mentioned which are really wonderful and worth the read.
‘’Murder On The Nile’’ is my favorite .
Nobody yes nobody can beat David Suchet as Hercule Poirot
Good list. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd broke certain mystery "rules" and Mrs. Christie was almost thrown out of a British Mystery Club. Dorothy L. Sayers broke the tie voting for Christie to remain. The book of "And Then There Were None" differed from some of the movie versions. I believe Christie did it when she wrote a stage version.
Wow really? What rule(s) did she broke to get that much into hot water with the Club?
@@DishonorToUsAll Yes, really but if I told you, I would spoil. If you are curious enough, read the book.
1 - YES!... God I love this book!
I always found murder on the orient express to be pretty over-rated. It's about the most boring Christie novel to me...
David Suchet the best Poirot
Fave book : The man in the brown suit.
Fave adaptation: Murder on the orient express
"And then there were none" is among us in real life lmao.
9:06 - Blessings on Ms. Christie's sister!!!
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is my favorite by far. Was really pissed off when TV show Poirot has massacred this case with the disgraceful episode. Have not heard about the movie Alibi before so I will check it if I can. Also in the newest Death on the Nile potential Ackroyd sequel was teased with Poirot's wish to plant pumpkins, so hopefully that's done and done well.