Black Coffee (Hercule Poirot, #7.5)
Black Coffee (Hercule Poirot, #7.5)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999304
Novel • Fiction
England • 1930s
1999
Adult
13+ years
Super Short Summary
Black Coffee is a novelization by Charles Osborne of Agatha Christie's 1930 play. It features the renowned Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, who is tasked with investigating a case involving a scientist and his secret formula. The story delves into themes of family, trust, and deception as Poirot untangles the complex mystery.
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Review Roundup
Black Coffee, a novel adaptation by Charles Osborne of Agatha Christie's play, generally receives mixed reviews. Positive feedback highlights Osborne's faithfulness to Christie's style and the enjoyable depiction of Hercule Poirot. Negative comments point to a lack of depth and complexity compared to Christie's original works. Overall, it's appreciated for its nostalgia but criticized for its simplicity.
Who Should Read Black Coffee (Hercule Poirot, #7.5)?
Readers who enjoy Black Coffee by Agatha Christie and Charles Osborne are often fans of classic whodunits and intricate plotting. They appreciate the traditional, suspenseful style of Christie, akin to The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and The Mysterious Affair at Styles. This audience delights in clever detectives and 1920s-30s settings.
27,051 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
304
Novel • Fiction
England • 1930s
1999
Adult
13+ years
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