Agatha Christie's - Poirot Investigates

"Poirot Investigates" is a collection of short stories written by Agatha Christie featuring her famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. First published in 1924 in the UK, the book contains a series of intriguing and complex cases that demonstrate Poirot's brilliant deductive skills.Here are some key aspects of the book:


  1. Format and Structure: The book is a collection of short stories, each detailing a different case. This format allows readers to see Poirot solve a variety of puzzles, ranging from thefts and kidnappings to murders.

  2. Main Characters: Besides Hercule Poirot, the stories often feature his friend and assistant, Captain Arthur Hastings, who also serves as the narrator for most of the stories. Additionally, Inspector Japp from Scotland Yard frequently collaborates with Poirot.

  3. Style and Themes: Christie's writing in "Poirot Investigates" showcases her knack for tight plotting, clever misdirection, and sharp dialogue. Themes of justice, deception, and the power of observation are central, reflecting the era's fascination with detective fiction.

  4. Reception and Legacy: The stories were well-received for their ingenuity and charm. Poirot's character is one of Christie's most enduring creations, and his methodical, sometimes quirky, approach to solving mysteries has made him a favorite among detective fiction fans.

  5. Adaptations: Many of the stories in "Poirot Investigates" have been adapted into episodes for the television series "Agatha Christie's Poirot," starring David Suchet as Poirot. These adaptations are notable for their faithful representation of the original plots and the period setting.

"Poirot Investigates" remains a popular read among mystery enthusiasts and is a testament to Christie's ability to craft engaging short detective stories that stand the test of time.
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  • Ellu 1
    Terrible
    Two minutes into the first story and I gave up. No expression! Reads fast as though he’s in a hurry to get somewhere else. Don’t waste your time!
  • Amazement2024
    Love Poirot but ….
    Sad to say, and sorry to say. The reader is terrible. Does not convey the story at all. It’s read dry and all wrong. Can’t even tell what is going on. A first grader reading a story gives the right impressions this reader gives. I am usually quite forgiving but can’t even get thru the first episode. Don’t. Bother.
  • Agatha-Fan
    The Adventure of the Western Star.
    The narrator actually sounds bored. After listening to the radio plays this is a disappointment.
  • Caroled2
    AI AT ITS WORST
    Don’t bother with this. The fake voice has one tone, no emotion and talks like a speed reader.
  • Hidegrl
    AI voice?
    This podcast is not worth listening to. He pronounces words incorrectly. There’s no internation in the voice. The commas and pauses are all wrong. Dame Agatha Christie deserves better than this reading.
  • mahparaf
    Awful narrating
    The narrator sounds like he’d rather be anywhere else in the world than sitting here reading this stuff haha.
  • No names left35353
    Terrible reader
    I know a lot of work goes into reading for an audiobook and some of these Agatha Christie readers are AMAZING But this reader is absolutely terrible. He reads like it's a speed race with long run on sentences. He NEVER stops at a period. You can't tell which character is speaking or says what, because it's all run together. I didn't even finish chapter 1, it was that bad
  • TrishB51
    Reader needs tutoring in French & expression
    Even people who don’t know French will recognize the dreadful pronunciation of French words. SO MANY errors to count. Also, the narrator has zero expression or personality. This is deeply disappointing as Agatha Christie is a big favorite. Unfollowing.
  • The Shadow Nose
    Terrible reading
    Agatha Christie deserves better. An American reads story without appropriate expression.
  • MicKnit
    Poor Narration with Glitches
    The narrator is flat in their affect and rushes through everything as if punctuation and change of character does not exist. Add to this the glitches where the audio piles up in a blast, the horribly timed ads, and the chapters missing their endings and it’s an absolute waste.
  • Mothertheresaanne
    Murdered by Narration
    If this is narrated by a person, I would encourage working on voice inflection and correct pronunciation of words. If AI, then keep working on quality
  • ILUVAGATHACRISTIE
    UGHHHH
    THE VOICE LITERALLY MAKES ME FALL ASLEEP BROO
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