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Third Girl (Hercule Poirot, #40)

Agatha Christie
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Third Girl (Hercule Poirot, #40)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Agatha Christie

Third Girl (Hercule Poirot, #40)

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

365

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1960s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

Lexile Level

690L

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Super Short Summary

Third Girl by Agatha Christie follows detective Hercule Poirot as he investigates a young woman who claims she may have committed a murder. Assisted by his friend Ariadne Oliver, Poirot delves into the complexities of the case, uncovering secrets and questioning numerous suspects to uncover the truth.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

36,255 ratings

59%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Third Girl by Agatha Christie receives mixed reviews. Positively, readers admire Christie's trademark intricate plotting and the engaging presence of Hercule Poirot. Negatively, some critics find the narrative less compelling compared to her earlier works, and the younger characters appear less developed. Overall, it remains a decent addition to the Poirot series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Third Girl (Hercule Poirot, #40)?

Readers who enjoy psychological intrigue and classic detective stories will relish Third Girl by Agatha Christie. Fans of Christie's Hercule Poirot series, as well as enthusiasts of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and Dorothy L. Sayers' Lord Peter Wimsey novels, will appreciate the puzzling mystery and clever resolution in this gripping tale.

4.0

36,255 ratings

59%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

365

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1960s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

Lexile Level

690L

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