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The Murder at the Vicarage
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Miss Marple's 1st book!
But beyond that, this is really just a fabulous example of Agatha Christie at her best.
This was my first time reading (actually listening) The Murder at the Vicarage and I was blown away by how enjoyable it was. Especially considering I've read a ton of her books and pretty much knew what to expect out of her mysteries.
I knew I didn't know who did it, but I swear I thought I knew who didn't do it!
I was (as always) dead wrong.
So the gist is that the town Vicar gets caught up in a murder mystery that happens in his home while he's out visiting a sick parishioner.
Whodunnit?
Well, if the police can't figure it out, just leave it to the nosey little old lady who lives around the corner...
Joan Hickson narrated the audiobook I listened to, and she was fabulous.
Highly recommended!
But beyond that, this is really just a fabulous example of Agatha Christie at her best.
This was my first time reading (actually listening) The Murder at the Vicarage and I was blown away by how enjoyable it was. Especially considering I've read a ton of her books and pretty much knew what to expect out of her mysteries.
I knew I didn't know who did it, but I swear I thought I knew who didn't do it!
I was (as always) dead wrong.
So the gist is that the town Vicar gets caught up in a murder mystery that happens in his home while he's out visiting a sick parishioner.
Whodunnit?
Well, if the police can't figure it out, just leave it to the nosey little old lady who lives around the corner...
Joan Hickson narrated the audiobook I listened to, and she was fabulous.
Highly recommended!
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Nov 24, 2019 11:25AM
Exciting review, Anne! I have yet to try out any of these books, but they are on my list! 😊
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What?! She's my go-to for fluffy/fun mysteries.
I've never tried an Agatha Christie novel. I may give this one a try based on your review.
Whaaaat? I didn't know there was anyone over 30 who hadn't read at least one.
Ever since I saw Witches as a fraidy-cat 9-year old and had to leave the theater as I was scarred for life, I am scared of creepy old women lol
Ha! I intend to be a creepy old woman...
Me too. I shall be afraid of myself lol
Hahaha! You and me both.
You’re seriously tempting me to catch up with Miss Marple!
I'm digging in, girl! I'm on a mission to find as many of these as I can get my claws on.
That’s so fun! I love it when I get on a reading mission like that. Happy reading, friend.
Anne wrote: "Ha! I intend to be a creepy old woman..."It isn't that far off... weeks, maybe. ;)
Jeff wrote: "Anne wrote: "Ha! I intend to be a creepy old woman..."It isn't that far off... weeks, maybe. ;)"
Oh, shut up! You're aiming toward becoming The Dirty Old Man. Or...wait. Have you officially reached that goal? ;)
Amy wrote: "That’s so fun! I love it when I get on a reading mission like that. Happy reading, friend."Thank you! I'm plugging along.
Buddy wrote: "I've never tried an Agatha Christie novel. I may give this one a try based on your review."I've never read any either. But given how much you enjoy them, maybe I should.
What?! What's up with you and Buddy?! Now, having said that, you need to remember that these are fluff murder mysteries and not exactly thrillers.
Anne wrote: "Jeff wrote: "Anne wrote: "Ha! I intend to be a creepy old woman..."It isn't that far off... weeks, maybe. ;)"
Oh, shut up! You're aiming toward becoming The Dirty Old Man. Or...wait. Have you of..."
Define "officially".
Anne wrote: "What?! What's up with you and Buddy?! Now, having said that, you need to remember that these are fluff murder mysteries and not exactly thrillers."
I'm guessing I'd be better off starting off with Hercule Poirot?
what series do the gifs come from? Anyone know if did the books justice?
I read my first Christie December 2020 at the ripe age of 33. This one does sound fun.
Kon wrote: "I read my first Christie December 2020 at the ripe age of 33. This one does sound fun."Good grief! I started reading these when I was in my late teens early 20s! Even so, I've not (at the ripe age of 45) managed to get through all of Christie's books.
This one was fun, though! I hope you get a kick out of it, Kon.
I have never read any of the books in this series, but have read several in the Poirot series and am just not feeling it so I'm giving up. IYO is the Marple series more of the same, or different enough that I should try it?
No, if you don't like Poirot, then you just aren't into Chrisite's writing. Don't force yourself through any more of these, Pamela.
Great review, Anne! I love your passion for Christie's work. I've decided 2023 will be my year for reading the Miss Marple series in it's entirety. I can thank Santa Claus for helping me with that because I received 12, I think, of the latest William Morrow editions for Christmas. I've read a couple here and there, but not all and not in order. I am excited to start this one in January!!
Currently reading this. I have never read anything by Agatha Christie. This is so much more than a " murder mystery." Fantastic! 🙂
I recently finished the book and it's fantastic. It's the 1st Miss Marple novel but Miss Marple first appears in Agatha Christie's "Thirteen Stories."
I grew up with Agatha Christie. I am 78 so I guess my mother gave me the love of reading. I received a set of paper back Miss Marple books which I know I will enjoy reading
So. Like. I *own* plenty of Agatha Christies. But, like, I have never been able to get into them. I'm going to see if my library has them as audiobooks.
Audiobooks are the way to go with these if you're having a hard time. I do think Poirot is easier than Marple, though.
I think I've tried a couple of ones you've read. Murder on the Orient Express or Death on the Nile maybe. Murder mysteries aren't generally my cup of tea anymore. Tho I would *like* to expand my reading. (And good news. I live in a big city that has *many* Agatha Christie audiobooks. Should have become a city girl much sooner.)
That’s her name! Whilst reading I couldn’t remember who played Miss Marple that I liked
