Death on the Nile: A Hercule Poirot Mystery by Agatha Christie
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Summary
The tranquillity of a cruise along the Nile was shattered by the discovery that Linnet Ridgeway had been shot through the head. She was young, stylish and beautiful. A girl who had everything . . . until she lost her life.
I had a great time listening to this audiobook. The narrator did a fantastic job, although I think it would have been even better if a female voice was used for the girls in the story. The plot was excellent, although it started off a bit slow, but the ending was truly killer (pun intended).
I'm a big fan of Suchet, but I don't feel like he nailed the voices for all the characters in this book. Especially with Col. Race, who has a bit of a wet lisp, and Miss Van Schuyler, whose voice is inconsistent and quite harsh, like a croaking rasp. Jacqueline's character has some really dramatic lines, and there are a lot of them, which might be why this well-known story felt a bit too dramatic and intense to me.
However, the plot itself is incredibly clever and ingenious. Even though I already knew who did it and why, I still found myself trying to figure out exactly how the deed was done.
So, for this audiobook, I would give Suchet a solid 3+ stars, the story a full 5 stars, and overall I think it deserves a 4-star rating.
Once you reach chapter 23, you'll notice a significant shift in the audio quality of 'Death on the Nile: A Hercule Poirot Mystery.' It's almost as if David Suchet's voice is coming through a tunnel, and unfortunately, the audio becomes quite unbearable after chapter 23.
I had a blast reading my first Agatha Christie novel, "Death on the Nile: A Hercule Poirot Mystery." The plot kept me hooked, and the narrator's performance was top-notch.
My only issue cropped up during Chapters 22-23 when the audio quality took a nosedive. It seemed like the narrator's microphone lost its breath guard. I could hear every breath he took and even caught him smacking his lips at times. It was quite off-putting and made it challenging to stay immersed in the story for those chapters. Apart from that, everything else about the audiobook was absolutely fantastic.
Having my favorite portrayal of the character as the narrator only enhances the experience of listening to "Death on the Nile: A Hercule Poirot Mystery". The book itself is fantastic, and I was pleasantly taken aback by the twist at the end. Usually, I pride myself on accurately guessing the identity of the killer, but this time I was proven wrong. It was a pleasant surprise, and when the truth was revealed, I couldn't help but laugh at myself for overlooking the evident clues. They were practically staring me in the face! What a thrilling journey. I'm eagerly looking forward to embarking on more adventures with Hercule Poirot.
What an intricate puzzle... Christie really surpassed herself with this masterpiece... Instead of just one, there are three murders in total, intertwined with numerous love affairs, extortion, stolen goods, and other illicit activities.
Following a couple of unsuccessful attempts and a handful of perplexing revelations that Poirot was fixating on, I ultimately threw in the towel in my attempts to untangle everything and simply sat back and absorbed his unraveling of each intricacy, ultimately revealing the heart of the murderous scheme. And it was absolutely mind-blowing. Truly a tragic voyage along the Nile.
I really enjoyed this book, "Death on the Nile: A Hercule Poirot Mystery," as it showcases Christie's brilliant storytelling. The presence of Hercule Poirot adds an exciting element to the story. David Suchet's narration is exceptional, capturing the essence of Poirot's dialogue perfectly. However, I did notice that his portrayal of other characters' dialogue lacked consistency in terms of inflection. I found it puzzling and unnecessary that Col. Race was given a lisp. It's worth mentioning that some of the characters in the book come across as stereotypes, and there are instances of dismissive and condescending comments, as well as outright racism towards native Egyptians and servants. These aspects may be surprising or even repulsive to today's readers.
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