9 best books by Agatha Christie

The famous English writer, who began to be called the queen of the detective story. Her talent knows no bounds. Agatha Christie has written over 60 novels, 20 plays and a large number of collections. Subsequently, performances and films were made on many of them.

The writer is the most read in the world. Her works number more than 2 billion copies and have been translated into 103 languages. A distinctive feature of all detectives is the absence of scenes of violence, pools of blood and rudeness. That is why they are so popular these days. We propose to consider the main stylistic features of the works:

1. The author often limits the space where the crime was committed ("Appointment with Death", "The Gray Mask", "After the Burial", "Ten Little Indians").
2. Unusual detective moves, unpredictable outcomes.
3. The presence of a love line.
4. Much attention is paid to the psychology of the criminal, and not to the evidence.

The choice of a suitable detective who unravels the most complex murders turned out to be a great success for the author. Hercule Poirot is one of the best actors, beloved by readers. Agatha Christie endowed him with an extraordinary mind and ingenuity, subtle psychology and a wonderful creative flair.

Today, the stories of the popular "Queen of Crime" have not lost their appeal. They continue to be in demand by a large number of readers. Thanks to their reviews, we have compiled a rating of the best books by Agatha Christie.

TOP - 9 best books by Agatha Christie

9 Murder at Hunters Lodge

Agatha Christie is one of the best detective writers. In a short story, she is able to place a maximum of events. "Murder at Hunters Lodge" is proof of this skill. Confusing beginning, unexpected climax and denouement. The work manages to amuse, surprise and even frighten. This time, Poirot's assistant, Mr. Hastings, takes over. However, despite all efforts, he fails to solve the crime.

Hercule, lying in bed with the flu, managed to compare all the collected evidence and identify the perpetrator. The famous detective is back on top. An unsurpassed mind and creative intuition allow him to find a way out of the most difficult situations, look for a catch and hidden motives. Despite the simplicity, the story is interesting. Many recommend it to those who are just starting to get acquainted with the work of Agatha Christie. Thanks to the book, you can understand the author's style, semantic handwriting and try to solve the "rebus" for the first time.

8 big Adventure

The book is not just another detective story.This is the story of one year in the life of Agatha Christie herself. The great hobby of the writer is traveling. This time she went around the world with her husband. This was in 1922. They have been to many places, thanks to which the book contains many unique photographs, subjective judgments and impressions.

It is often bought as a gift for lovers of celebrity privacy or fans of the queen of the detective genre. She is distinguished by an understandable style, bold statements, observation and wit. All this characterizes the author as a charismatic, strong personality. Accessible language on glossy paper with photographs from 100 years ago and unsurpassed literary talent is one of the best creations of Agatha.

7 House of his dreams

Agatha Christie's talent has no limits. This can be judged from the fact that the writer succeeds not only in detective stories with an intricate plot, but also in works full of deep philosophical meaning. This is exactly what the story “The House of His Dreams” is about a man who was desperately looking for a house from his dreams. The book is a discussion about a worthless life and imminent death, failed love.

There is a place for romance and mysticism, sadness and psychological judgments. An incredibly deep and emotional story. The author managed to quite accurately describe the inner experiences of the character, the tragedy and innermost desires, dissatisfaction with life. “The House of His Dreams” reflects the thoughts of most people, therefore it remains relevant to this day. After all, the time comes, and each person begins to look back at the past years, to think about eternal questions.

6 On the edge

An unusual novel that tells about the rivalry of two women. The main character, having fallen in love with a married man, randomly learns the secret of his wife. She has to overcome pangs of conscience, talking about silence and exposure. In the end, blackmailing the victim leads to sad consequences. A thin psychological thread and though silent, but still a crime makes you think about eternal questions.

The book is written in accessible language. Permeated with subtle humor for greater understanding and penetration into the plot. Description of picturesque places, various details and time allow you to plunge headlong into the ongoing events. The novel encourages the reader to talk about compassion and kindness, about the victory of good over evil. It combines seemingly incompatible directions: philosophy and humor, psychology and tragedy. Undoubtedly, the work deserves a lot of approving reviews and a place in the ranking of the best.

5 After the funeral

The book is a classic "behind closed door" detective story that Agatha Christie loves so much. After the funeral of a millionaire relative, everyone wants to get a piece of the inheritance. Accordingly, everyone has a motive. However, finding the real culprit is not easy. Detective Poirot takes over the case. This time he manages to quickly cope with the task.

A family drama shrouded in behind-the-scenes secrets and private secrets has fallen in love with many readers. To get to the truth, I had to peep through the keyhole, eavesdrop on other people's conversations and open letters. As always, a twisted plot, living characters and an unusual ending. The detective is written in an accessible language, there are no complex turns of speech and incomprehensible expressions.All this makes it one of the best and most sought-after works.

4 Rendezvous with death

In this book, the writer again circled everyone “around her finger”. Until the last page, it is not possible to guess who the criminal is, although all the evidence is literally on the surface. An unusual plot with numerous characters, an exciting climax and a stunning denouement make the detective one of the best in the ranking.

Random conversations, intrigue and only one day to find the killer. For the Belgian detective, this is not news. A terrific, thoughtful individual takes on a task and does it brilliantly. There was a place in the book to describe the impressions of the trip to Jerusalem. The narrative is clear and understandable to the modern reader. The mysterious title and the first lines are captivating, so you definitely want to read the story to the end.

3 Murder of Roger Ackroyd

Published in 1926, the book made a splash among lovers of detective stories. From the first lines it seems clear who committed the crime. As you delve into the plot, you involuntarily begin to suspect each of the characters. Only at the end of the story do you understand how unthinkable the author's decision to choose the identity of the killer. None of the modern writers has yet repeated the idea of ​​Agatha Christie.

"The Assassination of Roger Ackroyd" is the epitome of unique style, brilliant genre and unexpected twists. It features incredible logic, colorful characters and an exciting idea. For variety and vitality of the plot, the author adds love intrigues.According to those who are already familiar with the book, the detective story will become a masterpiece for any, even the most sophisticated reader.

2 Ten blacks

The book is one of the most popular works of the writer and, at the same time, the most bought. Appeared in 1939, it is still of interest to readers. Despite the "murderous" plot, the scenes do not contain violence, blood and descriptions of torment. The detective is endowed with a certain meaning, this is not an empty story for entertainment.

The action takes place on a mysterious island, where 10 completely unfamiliar people stay at the invitation. Subsequently, each of them mysteriously overtakes death as a retribution for the criminal past. This creates fear and suspicion in everyone present. The reader, like the actors, has a hard time unraveling the intricate chain of events and finding the instigator of these brutal murders. "Ten Little Indians" is not just a detective story, it is a psychological drama that makes you think about your own past.

1 Murder on the Orient Express

The first representative of the rating is the most famous novel by the English writer, which is an example of the best detective story. The main character is the familiar Hercule Poirot. He has to investigate a mysterious murder committed on a train. As always, a lot of evidence, suspects and very little time to unravel. The book encourages the reader to unwittingly become a detective.

The story is very captivating. Events develop dynamically, layering on each other. The plot is emotional, but structured.Each line keeps the reader in suspense, not allowing for a moment to forget about the search for the criminal. The detective filmed many times. It is popular in almost all countries of the world. It is read "in one breath" and leaves unimaginable impressions for a long time.

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Murder at Hunters Lodge

big Adventure

House of his dreams

On the edge

After the funeral

Rendezvous with death

Murder of Roger Ackroyd

Ten blacks

Murder on the Orient Express

big four

gate of fate

Veiled lady

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