Curtain (Hercule Poirot, #44)
Curtain (Hercule Poirot, #44)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Styles Court, England • 1940s
2000
Adult
14+ years
750L
Super Short Summary
In Agatha Christie's mystery novel Curtain, Hercule Poirot returns to Styles Court, the scene of his first case, to solve one final, complex mystery involving the residents and guests at the manor. As Poirot's health declines, he faces a challenging investigation that tests his legendary detective skills one last time.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Agatha Christie's Curtain is lauded for its masterful conclusion to the Hercule Poirot series, delivering intrigue and a compelling plot. Fans appreciate the poignant farewell to the beloved detective. Some readers, however, feel the story's pace lags in parts and the resolution too abrupt. Overall, it remains a fitting end to Poirot's illustrious career.
Who Should Read Curtain (Hercule Poirot, #44)?
Readers who enjoy gripping mysteries with clever plotting will appreciate Agatha Christie's Curtain. Fans of Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles and Dorothy L. Sayers’ The Nine Tailors will relish Christie's intricate puzzles and compelling detective, Hercule Poirot.
47,877 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Styles Court, England • 1940s
2000
Adult
14+ years
750L
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