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The Hollow: A Hercule Poirot Mystery
  
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The Hollow: A Hercule Poirot Mystery [Large Print] (Paperback)

by Agatha Christie (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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At the country estate of the insular Angkatell clan, the endearingly quirky Poirot chances upon a murder scene that strikes him as oddly posed. All clues point to the wife, found standing over her husband's body, holding the gun. But of course, everyone is suspect, including the mistress, a sculptor, who especially fascinates Poirot. Christie not only constructs a compelling plot, she explores the psychology of her characters, peeling away layers until she gets to their core. Hugh Fraser, who plays Captain Hastings in the BBC's Poirot productions, has a resonant voice; his nimble use of British accents is perfect for evoking the upper-crust environment. He gives voice to the inner lives of all of the characters while moving the story forward seamlessly. Originally published as MURDER AFTER HOURS, this book is pure pleasure. E.S. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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The best Christie in years. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Very good, but...., July 9 2004
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This review is from: Hollow (Paperback)
OOh, this is actually a very good book to read. I have to agree with some other readers that the book started off very slow. What I like about the book, however, is that Agatha Christie used a very different approach to write this particular piece of work. Nice job.

Hercule Poirot actually isnt the spot light in the story. You will not find the usual Hercule Poirot, who like to use his "grey cell" to put the crime scene back together. If you are looking for a typical Poirot's advanture, you'll be disappointed. =)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Poirot accepts a lunch invitation from a neighbor and....., Jun 24 2004
By Jeanne Tassotto (Trapped in the Midwest) - See all my reviews
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arrives in time to solve a murder.

Hercule Poirot has taken a weekend cottage in the country. Naturally his new neighbors, the Angkatells, Lucy and Henry, invite him to join their houseparty for luncheon. The other guests include Dr. John Christow, his adoring and boring wife Gerda, his mistress Henrietta Savernake, the renowned sculptor as well as Midge Hardcastle, a distant cousin, David Angkatell another distant cousin currently at Cambridge and Edward Angkatell, the current occupant of the family estate, Ainswick.

We are given background information on these characters and their relationships to one another in the opening chapters of the novel. By the time Poirot arrives on the scene the tension is so thick that it is almost a relief when the murder is committed! The story progresses in typical Christie fashion, all the clues are fairly laid out leaving the reader to sort through the red herrings to solve the crime.

This 1946 novel has worn well, it could be filmed today as either a period piece or updated and be enjoyed either way. Christie herself has questioned the appearance of Poirot in this story, Hercule is not pivotal to this one, although he does not detract from the book either. This is one of those books that could be enjoyed by non Christie detective fans as well as her devotees. In fact this one could even be enjoyed by those who are not particularly murder mystery fans.

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4.0 out of 5 stars typical agatha christie's book, May 4 2004
By ainil "ainil" (kuala lumpur,Malaysia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Hollow (Paperback)
it seems that this mystery got a necessary flavour to become a good movie ever...full of melodramatic elements entangles with murder and the characters are all believable....a necessary ingredients to become a good movie..but the mystery is just so and so only....
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4.0 out of 5 stars Murder at The Hollow
As in most Agatha Christie mysteries, there is a gathering at The Hollow, the home of a wealthy English couple. Read more
Published on April 12 2004 by Karen Potts

4.0 out of 5 stars Grows on you
I enjoyed it much more on the second reading. Poirot does fit into the story, as a perceptive and benevolent presence on the sidelines. Read more
Published on May 6 2003 by Lucy Fisher

4.0 out of 5 stars The Hollow
A group of friends meet at the Hollow for a weekend vacation. The expected victim is killed and Poirot is on the scene as a neighbor of the Angatells. Read more
Published on Dec 10 2002 by K. Hill

5.0 out of 5 stars really fine writing
One of the best books of Christie's long and varied career has perhaps as well one of her most heartbreaking resolutions. Read more
Published on Nov 13 2002 by JR

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books ever written
This book was beautiful. The characters are incredibly compelling and the relationship between them and their own inner-personality is so inspiring... you must read it... Read more
Published on Jun 30 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Review
Mrs. Christie set out to write a novel-and she succeeded. The characters who populate the typical country-house 'The Hollow' are vivid and believable, motivated by love,... Read more
Published on Dec 6 2001 by hacklehorn

4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Christie
Christie is often accused of being a very pragmatic writer whose work seldom contains atmosphere, three-dimensional characters, or complex emotions. Read more
Published on Dec 6 2001 by Gary F. Taylor

5.0 out of 5 stars Another delightful mystery by Christie
"The Hollow" is certainly one of Agatha Christie's more enjoyable books. Agatha Christie has created several extremely fascinating characters in this novel. Read more
Published on Aug 19 2001 by auorchid

5.0 out of 5 stars Murder At A Cozy English Houseparty Is Excellent Christie
Agatha Christie again does what she does best: gathers a group of diverse characters at a country estate, provides motive and opportunity for each of them to commit a murder, and... Read more
Published on May 11 2001 by Antoinette Klein

4.0 out of 5 stars A very eerie, atmospheric mystery
I love this mystery--I'm not certain why. Normally I would hate it, but there's something in the strange eeriness of it all that really made me read. Read more
Published on Sep 3 2000 by E. A Solinas

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