Dead Man's Folly by Agatha Christie
Poirot's sleuthing skills
are tested when a murder
game becomes all too real.
Mystery .... 226 pages .... 3.5/5 stars.
(I always enjoy reading Christie's mysteries.)
Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers
Lord Peter and his
cattery work to prove Harriet
is innocent of murder.
Mystery .... 240 pages .... 3/5 stars.
(Miss Katherine Climpson and Miss Joan Murchison go undercover in this one; they were my favorite characters.)
Sasq'et by Maxim Langstaff
A strange legacy
from her grandfather hints that
Sasquatch might exist.
Fiction .... 639 pages .... 2.5 stars.
(Loved the premise. And it's full of historical Sasquatch sightings. But there was too much research, not enough action, and it was way too long. Plus, the ending was a bit of a letdown.)
Happy Reading!
I love the Poirot mysteries but Dead Man's Folly is one I haven't read yet. Great haikus!
ReplyDeleteIt's not my favorite Poirot mystery, but not my least favorite either. It falls solidly in the middle. :D
DeleteA couple great mysteries and something a bit different! I always feel like I should read more Christie.
ReplyDeleteYou should. ;D Christie has written some very fun mysteries, and I really like her writing. I'm slowly working my way through all of her books.
DeleteIt's been a long time since I read Dead Man's Folly. Perhaps a re-read is in order.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was a fun one. but then I enjoy most of her books.
DeleteI remember reading the Sayers and Christie books long ago - so long ago that I honestly couldn't describe either very well anymore. But I know I enjoyed them at the time because I never read a Sayers or Christie book that I didn't like. The Langstaff book's concept does sound interesting but I agree that 639 pages is way too long.
ReplyDeleteI've only read 2 of Sayers' books, but would like to read more. And I always love Agatha Christies' mysteries.
DeleteI always enjoy your haiku reviews, Lark. It's too bad Sasq'et didn't live up to the interesting premise.
ReplyDeleteI was disappointed; I really wanted there to be more action, but there was a lot more talking and researching in it as the characters tried to decide of the rumors could be scientifically true or not.
DeleteI look forward to your haiku reviews. They are fun.
ReplyDelete:D Thank you, Mary!
DeleteLove the haiku reviews. It's been forever since I read either of those classic mysteries. I can hardly remember the Poirot. Time for a reread!
ReplyDeleteThat's the nice thing about Christie; I feel like I can always go back and reread her books. (And most of the time I can't remember whodunnit. ;D )
DeleteI have only read one book by Dorothy Sayers, and while different, I didn't love it. Great reviews, as always.
ReplyDeleteI prefer Christie's mysteries myself.
DeleteLove Agatha Christie, as you know! I'm listening to a book that's a "continuation" of her Jane Marple character by Lucy Foley and I think she's done a wonderful job recreating the feel of Christie's mysteries!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like fun. :D
DeleteStrong Poison is so far by favorite Sayers mystery. I really liked Dead Man's Folly though it's probably not one of my favorites. Great haikus!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I thought Strong Poison was fun and want to read the next one now.
DeleteI really like your haiku reviews. You give a real sense of what each book is about in these poems.
ReplyDelete600+ pages does get long ... even with Sasquatch. But the cover is pretty good ... I like it.
ReplyDeleteFinally. You included a story I know. Well, I only saw a TV adaptation but I know the story. Well done, Lark.
ReplyDelete639 is long! I get too long
ReplyDeleteThese haiku reviews are such a delight, Lark — you pack a whole review into three lines with remarkable precision. The Dead Man's Folly one nails the premise beautifully, and I agree about Sasq'et: what a fascinating premise, such a shame it got bogged down in research. Your pairing of Christie with Sayers here is a lovely Golden Age double bill.
ReplyDeleteI love Strong Poison. I've been considering a reread of the Lord Peter/Harriet Vane books. So good!
ReplyDelete