Curtain
Curtain
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Styles Court, England • 1940s
2000
Adult
13+ years
750L
Super Short Summary
In Agatha Christie's Curtain, renowned detective Hercule Poirot, now in declining health, reunites with Captain Hastings at Styles Court, the site of their first case. Faced with a series of mysterious murders, Poirot utilizes his sharp intellect and investigative skills to unravel a complex web of deceit, revealing a cunning perpetrator.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
49,368 ratings
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Review Roundup
Agatha Christie's Curtain captivates with its clever plot, delivering a memorable end to Hercule Poirot's journey. Readers appreciate the intricate storytelling and emotional depth. However, some find the resolution too abrupt and overly complex. Overall, it remains a fitting and poignant farewell to a beloved detective.
Who Should Read Curtain?
A reader who enjoys Agatha Christie's Curtain likely appreciates classic mysteries with a clever detective, intricate plots, and surprising twists. Fans of Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles or Dorothy L. Sayers’ The Nine Tailors would find similar appeal in its suspense and masterful storytelling.
49,368 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Styles Court, England • 1940s
2000
Adult
13+ years
750L
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