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The Big Four (Hercule Poirot, #5)

Agatha Christie
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The Big Four (Hercule Poirot, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Agatha Christie

The Big Four (Hercule Poirot, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • 1920s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15+ years

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Super Short Summary

Agatha Christie's novel The Big Four follows Hercule Poirot in his quest to dismantle an international crime syndicate. The story involves a series of interconnected cases, highlighting Poirot's investigative prowess. Person-first language ensures an emphasis on characters' experiences and abilities throughout the narrative.

Reviews & Readership

3.6

64,194 ratings

53%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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The Big Four by Agatha Christie is noted for its fast-paced and engaging plot, featuring Hercule Poirot in a high-stakes battle against an international crime syndicate. While some readers appreciate the thrilling twists and global adventure, others criticize it for being less cohesive and lacking the depth typical of Christie's character development.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Big Four (Hercule Poirot, #5)?

Fans of classic detective fiction and Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot series will enjoy The Big Four. Ideal for readers who relish intricate plots and clever sleuthing, similar to Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Sign of Four or Christie's own The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. Mystique, suspense, and refined deduction define the experience.

3.6

64,194 ratings

53%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • 1920s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15+ years

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