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Dead Man's Folly (Hercule Poirot, #35)

Agatha Christie, David Suchet
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Dead Man's Folly (Hercule Poirot, #35)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Agatha Christie, David Suchet

Dead Man's Folly (Hercule Poirot, #35)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

6

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Devon, England • 1950s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

Dead Man's Folly by Agatha Christie is a mystery novel featuring Hercule Poirot. Summoned to a country estate by Ariadne Oliver, Poirot must navigate a complex scenario involving a fête. David Suchet portrayed Poirot in the television adaptation within the series Agatha Christie's Poirot.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

35,114 ratings

66%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dead Man's Folly by Agatha Christie, narrated by David Suchet, has been well-received for its intricate plot and Suchet's engaging performance. Fans appreciate the faithful adaptation and Suchet's ability to bring Hercule Poirot to life. However, some critique the pacing and complexity of the narrative. Overall, it's a solid mystery audiobook for Christie enthusiasts.

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Who Should Read Dead Man's Folly (Hercule Poirot, #35)?

Fans of intricate mysteries and classic whodunits will be captivated by Dead Man's Folly by Agatha Christie and David Suchet. Ideal for readers who enjoy the elaborate plots and charismatic detectives found in Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series or Dorothy L. Sayers's Lord Peter Wimsey novels.

4.1

35,114 ratings

66%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

6

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Devon, England • 1950s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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