Book Review: The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot #13)
The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie is the thirteenth Hercule Poirot mystery that first published in 1936. Featuring a dangerous serial killer, a mind boggling mystery, and Poirot’s genius in one memorable story, read The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie Book Review and Book Quotes in this post below.
About The ABC Murders:
Title and Author: The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie
Print Length: 331 Pages
Series: Hercule Poirot #13
Publication Date: Collins (1936)
Language: English
Genre: Mystery, Classics, Crime Fiction, Novel
Can be read as a standalone? YES
Blurb:
‘Let us see, Mr Clever Poirot, just how clever you can be.’
Murder is a very simple crime. But at the hands of a maniac, a serial killer, it becomes a very complicated business.
The 1930s is a time when the nation is dangerously divided and suspicion and hatred are on the rise. In the midst of this, Poirot faces a serial killer known only as A.B.C.
First the killer strikes in Andover, then Bexhill. As the murder count rises, the only clue is the copy of The ABC Railway Guide at each crime scene. Poirot’s investigations are thwarted at every turn by an enemy determined to outsmart him. If Poirot is to match his nemesis then everything about him will be called into question: his authority, his integrity, his past, his identity.
The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie Book Review
"…Let us see, Mr. Clever Poirot, just how clever you can be…" – #BookQuote The ABC Murders by @AgathaChristie + #BOokReview on #NjkinnysBlog #NjkinnyRecommends #HerculePoirot #SerialKiller #MysteryBook Click To Tweet…Let us see, Mr. Clever Poirot, just how clever you can be…”
Quotes from The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie
Things I loved:
The story line is well conceived and executed with expertly planned and thrown twists and turns. In this book, Poirot and Hastings are on the hunt together again which was great. I love the duo, with Hastings’ simple naivety which symbolises the general public and Poirot’s infamous “little grey cells” which are rare and I think possessed only by him! 🙂
Characterisation:
The author gives gives her views on the general anticipation of people for colourful, filmy style mysteries with devious and brooding characters which are often so far removed from the real noteworthy crimes that are always “simple”. She gives an example of one of her great mysteries, “Cards on the Table” and which was yet unpublished when this book came out. Similarly, the author uses Hastings and Poirot to give an in depth insight into human motives, actions and their general character which is eye opening and left me with great respect for the author. Only a person who has experienced life and carefully studied human nature can give this much insight and beautifully use her knowledge to give a mystery that makes its place among the top written mysteries of all time.
There are many memorable quotes that stay with you long after you have finished reading the book.
Some of the quotes that I liked were:
"Death, mademoiselle, unfortunately creates a prejudice. A prejudice in favor of the deceased."- #BookQuote The ABC Murders by @AgathaChristie + #BookReview on #NjkinnysBlog #NjkinnyRecommends #HerculePoirot #SerialKiller #MysteryBook Click To TweetDeath, mademoiselle, unfortunately creates a prejudice. A prejudice in favor of the deceased…“
Quotes from The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie
"It's like all those quiet people, when they do lose their tempers they lose them with a vengeance.."- #BookQuote The ABC Murders by @AgathaChristie + #BookReview on #NjkinnysBlog #NjkinnyRecommends #HerculePoirot #SerialKiller #MysteryBook Click To TweetIt’s like all those quiet people, when they do lose their tempers they lose them with a vengeance..“
Quotes from The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie
"When I know what the murderer is like, I shall be able to find out who he is."- #BookQuote The ABC Murders by @AgathaChristie + #BookReview on #NjkinnysBlog #NjkinnyRecommends #HerculePoirot #SerialKiller #MysteryBook Click To TweetWhen I know what the murderer is like, I shall be able to find out who he is.“
Quotes from The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie
"…Murder, I have often noticed, is a great matchmaker."- #BookQuote The ABC Murders by @AgathaChristie + #BookReview on #NjkinnysBlog #NjkinnyRecommends #HerculePoirot #SerialKiller #MysteryBook Click To Tweet…Murder, I have often noticed, is a great matchmaker.“
Quotes from The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie
"Our weapon is our knowledge. But remember, it may be a knowledge we may not know that we possess."- #BookQuote The ABC Murders by @AgathaChristie + #BookReview on #NjkinnysBlog #NjkinnyRecommends #HerculePoirot #SerialKiller #MysteryBook Click To TweetOur weapon is our knowledge. But remember, it may be a knowledge we may not know that we possess.“
Quotes from The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie
"There is nothing so terrible as to live in an atmosphere of suspicion – to see eyes watching you and the love in them changing to fear – nothing so terrible as to suspect those near and dear to you – It is poisonous – a miasma.'-… Click To TweetThere is nothing so terrible as to live in an atmosphere of suspicion – to see eyes watching you and the love in them changing to fear – nothing so terrible as to suspect those near and dear to you – It is poisonous – a miasma.’
Quotes from The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie
The characterisation is admirably done and each character is diligently kept under suspicion with clues thrown here and there.Their physical appearance is also depicted in such a manner that it is easily relatable to their real character. Agatha Christie keeps one step ahead of the reader throughout and when the climax comes, she succeeds in shocking the reader.
"Try and vary your methods as you will, your tastes, your habits, your attitude of mind, and your soul is revealed by your actions."- #BookQuote The ABC Murders by @AgathaChristie + #BookReview on #NjkinnysBlog #NjkinnyRecommends… Click To TweetTry and vary your methods as you will, your tastes, your habits, your attitude of mind, and your soul is revealed by your actions.“
Quotes from The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie
"His mind, shrinking from reality, ran for safety along these unimportant details."- #BookQuote The ABC Murders by @AgathaChristie + #BookReview on #NjkinnysBlog #NjkinnyRecommends #HerculePoirot #SerialKiller #MysteryBook Click To TweetHis mind, shrinking from reality, ran for safety along these unimportant details.“
Quotes from The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie
Conclusion:
I loved this book through and through. The ABC Murders has great dialogues, expertly developed and very teaching characters and a mystery that stays with the reader long after completing the book. So, this is a book that can be read any number of times and that will leave you surprised and awed each time. Hence, I give The ABC Murders5 out of 5 super shining stars. Poirot shines in this one. So, go buy and read this book, it is not to be missed!
"Who are you? You don't belong to the police?'"'I am better than the police,' said Poirot. He said it without conscious arrogance. It was, to him, a simple statement of fact.” -#BookQuote The ABC Murders by @AgathaChristie + #BookReview on… Click To TweetWho are you? You don’t belong to the police?’
‘I am better than the police,’ said Poirot. He said it without conscious arrogance. It was, to him, a simple statement of fact.”
Quotes from The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie
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