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"MY dear Monsieur Poirot!" It was a soft purring voice used deliberately as an instrument-nothing impulsive or unpremeditated about it ..." (more)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Masterfully Done!, Jul 20 2004
By S. Schwartz "romonko" (alberta canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cards On The Table (Paperback)
We already know that Agatha Christie is the queen of the Crime story. Her books are timeless, and are as enjoyable now as when they were written in the 30's and 40's. Not many authors have her longevity, and very few in the mystery genre. This stoy at first appears simplistic, because there are only four suspects, and each of them very credibly could have been the murderer. But the story is much more complex than it first appears. The four potential murderers have apparently all get some sort of murder in their histories, so each one of them could have killed Shaitana. Not only that. the murder was committed when none other than Hercule Poirot and Chief Inspector Battle are both on the premises. This is a very cool killer indeed, and Battle and Poirot set out to unmask the killer. I don't know why I had not read this Agatha Christie story before, but I certainly missed the boat. It's as I said deceptively simple, but highly entertaining.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Introducing Ariadne Oliver, May 2 2004
By Jeanne Tassotto (Trapped in the Midwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cards On The Table (Paperback)
While at an art gallery opening Hercule Poirot makes the aquaintance of Mr. Shaitana, an eccentric collector of art and curiosities. Among his curiosities Mr. Shaitana includes a few murderers who have managed not to be caught, or even be seriously under suspicion. Shaitana decides that he would like to have a dinner party to show off his collection and to that end, he invites four murderers and four detectives. During the dinner he drops a few not so subtle hints about what he knows and sits back to watch the 'fun'. The fun takes an unexpected turn during the after dinner bridge games, the host is murdered.

The detectives on the case are Poirot, Col. Race from the Foreign Office, Sgt. Battle (THE SECRET OF CHIMNEYS and THE SEVEN DIALS MYSTERY) and Ariadne Oliver, mystery writer (DEAD MAN'S FOLLY and THE PALE HORSE). The murderers include Dr. Roberts, who may have killed a patient; Col. Despard, who may have killed the husband of the woman he loved; Mrs. Lorrimar, whose husband died under 'usual circumstances' and Miss Meredith whose former employer died of an accidental poisoning.

The detectives decide to try to uncover the murderer themselves, each has their own ideas about who did it and why and each goes about the investigation in their own way. The plot takes many interesting twists and turns. Just when it appears that all has been revealed Christie gives one of her characteristic twists .

The main reason that I feel that this is a four, not a five star novel is the emphasis placed on the bridge game. As a non-bridge player I felt that there was a vital clue that I was missing even though it was right there in front of me. In fairness it is possible to solve the crime without the bridge game clues but it was still frustrating while reading the story.

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5.0 out of 5 stars again,and again a good book..., May 2 2004
By ainil "ainil" (kuala lumpur,Malaysia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cards On The Table (Paperback)
the mystery book that has an established 'brand' name of agatha christie is rare to dissapoint you as the possibility of good mystery book written by her is high...so whenever you want a nice and cosy mystery,you can rely on her book(but not all)...this particular book is one of the most ingenious set up that you could wish of...the plot is mainly around the murder during the bridge game,now that agatha was well known for her wide knowledge of bridge..so she used her talent in this book...this book is a must for all mystery lover
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4.0 out of 5 stars Most Delightful Set-Up (Except for the Victim, I Suppose)
Agatha Christie creates a delightful set-up for mystery fans. It is a dinner party with eight guests and a host. Read more
Published on Feb 17 2004 by Ricky Hunter

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic locked room mystery
Cards on the Table is classic Agatha Christie and one of her most memorable efforts. The victim, Mr. Read more
Published on Jun 16 2003 by Lisa Bahrami

5.0 out of 5 stars A Murder during Bridge
Mr. Shaitana, an acquaintance of Poirot's, invited him to a party to meet four people who he though got away with murder. Read more
Published on Feb 10 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars What Agatha Does Best---
--is plot. Fiendish plots. Labyrinth plots. Impenetrable plots. In "Cards on the Table," she has exceeded herself. It is a whodunit lovers delight. Read more
Published on Jan 3 2003 by sweetmolly

5.0 out of 5 stars POIROT IS SIMPLY THE BEST
This one contains three plot twists that had me grasping at straws. The end is a believable well done shocker. Read more
Published on Nov 13 2002 by Jeffrey R. Bednar

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and entertaining
The clever use of 4 sleuths and 4 possible murderers in one setting is inspiring, and while delving into one of the suspect's pasts, there is a crime involving death by anthrax... Read more
Published on Nov 6 2001 by JR

5.0 out of 5 stars Four Detectives, Four Potential Murderers, and One Corpse
Mr. Shaitana, a wealthy collector of objets d'art, has an unusual idea for a dinner party after a chance meeting with Hercule Poirot in an art gallery. Read more
Published on April 27 2001 by Antoinette Klein

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Christie
In my personal opinion, this Christie is virtually flawless. I think it is her best book.

I espceially love the beginning of the book. Read more

Published on Nov 16 2000 by H. Lim

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best
This is absolutely one of the best.This ranks in one of my top 3.Read this.It is a masterpiece.A shocker!
Published on Nov 4 2000 by Thomas Morassini

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite Christies.
This has to be one of my favorite books; it ranks right up there with The Murder of Roger Akroyd, Murder on the Orient Express, And then There Were None, and Death on the Nile... Read more
Published on Oct 24 1999

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