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The Monogram Murders
- The New Hercule Poirot Mystery
- Narrated by: Julian Rhind-Tutt
- Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins
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Summary
The new Hercule Poirot novel – another brilliant murder mystery that can only be solved by the eponymous Belgian detective and his ‘little grey cells’.
Since the publication of her first book in 1920, Agatha Christie wrote 33 novels, two plays and more than 50 short stories featuring Hercule Poirot. Now, for the first time ever, the guardians of her legacy have approved a brand new novel featuring Dame Agatha's most beloved creation.
Hercule Poirot's quiet supper in a London coffee house is interrupted when a young woman confides to him that she is about to be murdered. She is terrified, but begs Poirot not to find and punish her killer. Once she is dead, she insists, justice will have been done.
Later that night, Poirot learns that three guests at the fashionable Bloxham Hotel have been murdered, a cufflink placed in each one’s mouth. Could there be a connection with the frightened woman? While Poirot struggles to put together the bizarre pieces of the puzzle, the murderer prepares another hotel bedroom for a fourth victim…
In the hands of internationally bestselling author Sophie Hannah, Poirot plunges into a mystery set in 1920s London – a diabolically clever puzzle that can only be solved by the talented Belgian detective and his ‘little grey cells’.
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- rhona121
- 17-09-14
There's a good plot here…somewhere
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
Sadly only parts of this book grabbed my attention and I was relieved when the narration finished. It seemed to go on for ever, and even the denouement lasted for more than three hours. Not good use of my time.
Would you recommend The Monogram Murders to your friends? Why or why not?
I wouldn't recommend this book to ardent Christie fans. Although parts were reminiscent of Christie's excellent Poirot stories The Monogram Murders was overlong, over-complicated and had too many characters, many of whom served no real purpose.
Would you listen to another book narrated by Julian Rhind-Tutt?
Julian Rhind-Tutt had a difficult task in trying to make so many characters sound unique. By and large he managed and produced a credible Hercule Poirot voice. On this basis I'd listen to other books narrated by him.
Could you see The Monogram Murders being made into a movie or a TV series? Who would the stars be?
With very heavy editing this might make a half decent 'made-for-TV' film, but who could be cast as Poirot if David Suchet turns the part down?
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Lynne Nicholson
- 12-01-16
poirot strikes again
Written with permission of the estate of agatha christie it was a good tale.not the best. But I did enjoy trying to guess the killer
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- Anon
- 12-10-16
Overly complicated story, excellent narration
Would you try another book written by Sophie Hannah or narrated by Julian Rhind-Tutt?
I thought this was full of promise at the beginning but the plot became increasingly and unnecessarily complicated and long-winded, and for this reason I'm not sure I'd try another book by Sophie Hannah. I'd possibly try another of hers if it was an Agatha Christie in the hope that the storyline would be better next time. I would however love to hear more books narrated by the excellent Julian Rhind-Tutt.
What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
To be honest I had lost interest in who or how before reaching the end.
What about Julian Rhind-Tutt’s performance did you like?
It was fun listening to Julian Rhind-Tutt switching easily between the different voices of each character. An excellent impersonation of David Suchet's Poirot!
Do you think The Monogram Murders needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
I think the book needs a follow-up simply so that Julian Rhind-Tutt can become Poirot again! If only the plot could be slicker and stay true to a classic Agatha Christie.
Any additional comments?
I'm a huge fan of Agatha Christie, but have always preferred Miss Marple to Poirot. Could we have a new Miss Marple book now please.
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- David
- 03-09-21
A good story overall
Interesting story with excellent detail. Pity it was so laboured at the end. We thought the voices were not consistent with the character ie sometimes it was difficult to know who was speaking. It didn’t spoil the story but could have been better
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- gfplux
- 29-03-22
Not for me
Actually nneverr for me. Complication for complications sake. To many twists and turns made it too complicated for me.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-10-16
should be called the monologue murders
some chapters seemed to have one person talking throughout. I found this dulled my enjoyment
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- Paul
- 06-02-15
Awesome new Poirot
Poirot is himself, with a new stooge, the hopeless Scotland Yard Inspector Catchpole. A great story, very well read. Enjoy!!
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- eda
- 19-12-23
Rambling unbelievable plot but great narration
Started well and lovely build and set up but then it suddenly became unnecessarily wordy, long rambling and lacking any jeopardy. I nearly gave up but hoped there would be a big twist, sadly not. Such a shame because the narration was great and had such potential. Almost like the initial concept restricted the actual plot.
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- alan
- 30-04-15
Reveal as long as the tale
what started as a good mystery ended in an endless reveal, and very unlikely set of deaths.
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- S. C. Reston
- 16-05-21
At times overcomplicated!
For hard core crime enthusiasts this is a very detailed story with more than enough twists and turns to keep you guessing. For mere mortals I found this at times overly complicated to the point of detracting from the story. Enjoyable none the less and always nice to have more Poirot.
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