Hercule Poirot: The Complete Short Stories: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition

Delightful and huge collection of Poirot short stories but it might not be 100% complete. Pretty darn close if not, though. Hard to tell - There are so many short stories (and several different collections) it’s hard to tell. Also I think a few were renamed. A tad frustrating but not this book’s fault, it’s still a great & huge collection! . The audio book is fantastic too - narrated by David Suchet (who played Poirot for 25 years on TV) and Hugh Fraser (who played Capt. Hastings opposite Suchet’s Poirot on TV). I think Fraser does both Poirot and Hastings at the same time on some stories — he does a pretty darn good Poirot, but you can tell if you listen very closely. Not a complaint, still a very good job, just an observation & appreciation.). I love that Suchet & Fraser are doing the audiobooks too, the way the got Titus Welliver to start narrating the Harry Bosch books since he plays Bosch on TV. I have not run across Ms. Lemon yet, is she a TV adaptation addition? This is my first time through the Poirit books and I haven’t even gotten to the huge number of Poirot novels yet (also done in audiobook by Suchet and Fraser apparently!) I enjoy these when doing boring tasks like washing dishes, cleaning, mowing lawn, etc. Also to stay awake driving long distances. Recommended!

50 stories, many of them I know from other books, but a solid series of stories which I enjoyed reading over a couple of weeks. There were 51 stories but one story isn't a story as much as a introduction to some of the stories which are kind of linked to each other. Think the 12 tasks of Hercule's. So a story is needed to explain why he plans to find his 12 mysteries that will be his 12 tasks. Talk about ego. That's the best part about Hercule Poirot. He has a ego. Yet his ego fuels his need to win and overcome and solve the problems before him. Funny enough the author later disliked her own creation. But by then it was too late....he had become too famous to the public to be buried away.

I like her stories because they are easy to read, especially when you just want to relax and get your mind off things that are bothering you. Her stories hold my attention. I love her Poirot character.

I am confused. This book comes with a page outlining "The Agatha Christie Collection", including a subsection "The Hercule Poirot Mysteries" which lists 37 short stories (most of which I recognize). The "Contents" page which follows lists 51 short stories, again, most of which I recognize. But those lists share only two titles, as far as I can see. ????

What can I tell? Agatha Christie is still the best...

This volume collects all 51 of the Hercule Poirot short stories. The stories were written between 1923 and 1940, which was the period during which Christie did most of her best work. Not every story is a gem, but there are very few weak entries, even though the first 25 were all published during 1923 and, presumably, were written very rapidly. One indication that she was writing hurriedly is that the relationship between Poirot and Hastings changes almost from story to story. When did Hastings first meet Poirot? Do they share an apartment? Are they partners in the detective business? The answers to these questions seem to vary from story to story. Apparently Christie was in too much of a hurry to try to make the Poirot/Hastings backstory consistent across the stories. But this inconsistency didn't reduce my enjoyment of the stories. The publisher missed the opportunity to provide this volume with an introduction that would have placed the stories in the context of Christie's career. Charles Todd provides a forward but, frankly, it's a rather worthless two-page discussion of Poirot as a character. There's nothing about how or why Christie turned out so many Poirot stories early on and then stopped writing them after 1940. There's also nothing beyond a brief entry at the beginning of each story to explain the publishing history of the stories. Some were apparently rewritten and lengthened after their first magazine publication. It would be interesting to know why. Still, the volume does give us all the Poirot stories in one volume, which is very useful. Of course, reading all 51 stories straight through is probably not the best way to enjoy them. Better to read a few at a time. Finally, although this paperback is nearly 900 pages long, it's well produced so that it opens easily and the spine remains intact while reading through the book--none of the annoying cracking of the spine that often happens with paperbacks of this length. Whether you're new to Christie and Poirot or whether you are a long-time fan, this volume is well worth purchasing.

This collection of short stories is very interesting...in fact, it is hard to put down. I started the stories after finishing the complete series of Conan 's, SHERLOCK HOLMES. I found that the two series compliment each other in that most of Holmes' investigations take place in England in the late 1800s, while most of Poirot's are placed in England in the early 20th century. If you enjoy detective mysteries, start with Holmes, then read Poirot, and, perhaps, go on to Marple. I enjoy Poirot's character. He is so prim, so proper, with his patent leather shoes, his tailored gray suit, and his "magnificent mustache." He has a wonderful sense of humor; you must get to know him to find it, however. As with Holmes, you must spend time with Poirot to appreciate his skills, his wit, and his total lack of modesty. I drive from LA to Arizona at least once a month, and the audio books of Holmes and Poirot make the trip very enjoyable. I highly recommend both series.

Su Poirot c'è poco da aggiungere, ormai tutti sanno chi è e conoscono le sue avventure quindi non commento le ben 50 storie (anche se pur brevi) mi limiterò al formato testo. Ottimo libro con copertina flessibile, ma assolutamente non tascabile per il suo volume; d'altronde raccogliere 50 storie in un libro unico non è semplice e da qui si evidenzia anche un secondo difetto. Mi auguro abbiate buona vista! Infatti i caratteri di stampa sono un po piccoli e basta una semplice lettura di una pagina a far stancare gli occhi. Testo in lingua inglese e per me che costantemente alla ricerca di letture per immagazzinare vocaboli e migliorare il mio inglese è ottimo, ma consiglio la lettura a chi ha già ottime basi grammaticali di lingua inglese. Consegna neanche da menzionare. Consegnato in anticipo in 4 giorni con spedizione standard...........solo amazon può!

Hercule Poirot: The Complete Short Stories is a brilliant collection of bite-sized whodunits, each showcasing Agatha Christie's signature twists and Poirot’s razor-sharp mind. Perfect for dipping into when you crave clever plots and satisfying reveals. A must-have for any mystery lover’s shelf!

Want to get someone a gift who may just be starting out in mysteries. This is a good choice after reading all the out of copyright Sherlock Holmes stories.

I'm a big Christie fan and this book is great, everything in one place, love it!

So much entertainment! Perfect companion for lunch breaks, train commutes and camping trips