Barbarius finished reading Batgirl: Year One by Chuck Dixon (Batgirl)
Yep, I'll be buying this.
Yep, I'll be buying this.
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30% complete! Barbarius has read 16 of 52 books.
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Barbarius started reading Batgirl: Year One by Chuck Dixon (Batgirl)
Batgirl: Year One by Chuck Dixon, Scott Beatty (Batgirl)
Barbarius wants to read All Systems Red by Martha Wells (The Murderbot Diaries, #1)
All Systems Red by Martha Wells (The Murderbot Diaries, #1)
"As a heartless killing machine, I was a complete failure."
In a corporate-dominated spacefaring future, planetary missions must be …
Barbarius reviewed The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot)
Hercule Poirot comes out of retirement in one of Agatha Christie’s ten favorite novels, The …
Very good!
5 stars
I'll be honest, I was enjoying the first two Poirot novels, but the third book of shorts was less engaging for me, and I considered reading something else instead of this, but boy am I glad I didn't!
In 2013 this book was voted as the best crime novel ever, and I can understand why.
Admittedly, I don't have an abundance of mystery genre experience, but I thought that even though this book is so old, it still felt fresh once I finished it. Definitely would recommend!
I'll be honest, I was enjoying the first two Poirot novels, but the third book of shorts was less engaging for me, and I considered reading something else instead of this, but boy am I glad I didn't!
In 2013 this book was voted as the best crime novel ever, and I can understand why.
Admittedly, I don't have an abundance of mystery genre experience, but I thought that even though this book is so old, it still felt fresh once I finished it. Definitely would recommend!
Barbarius finished reading The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot)
Hercule Poirot comes out of retirement in one of Agatha Christie’s ten favorite novels, The …
THAT WAS GOOOOOD!
Barbarius commented on The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot)
Hercule Poirot comes out of retirement in one of Agatha Christie’s ten favorite novels, The …
Sheppard is a far more sarcastic narrator than Hastings; I am enjoying him far more.
Barbarius started reading The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot)
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot)
Hercule Poirot comes out of retirement in one of Agatha Christie’s ten favorite novels, The Murder of Rojer Ackroyd.
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Barbarius finished reading Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie
Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie
First there was the mystery of the film star and the diamond… then came the ‘suicide’ that was murder… the …
Barbarius wants to read The Space Trilogy by C. S. Lewis
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Barbarius started reading Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie
Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie
First there was the mystery of the film star and the diamond… then came the ‘suicide’ that was murder… the …
Barbarius finished reading The Murder on the Links (Hercule Poirot #2) by Agatha Christie
The Murder on the Links (Hercule Poirot #2) by Agatha Christie
Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is summoned to France after receiving a distressing letter with a urgent cry for help. Upon …
Apparently: ""The Murder on the Links," the abbreviation "M." is used as an honorific for Monsieur, a French title of respect for men, similar to Mr. in English. It is a common practice in French-speaking regions to use "M." before a man's name as a sign of respect. More info in the Literary significance and reception section of the The Murder on the Links Wikipedia article. In "The Murder on the Links," the abbreviation "M." is used as an honorific for Monsieur, a French title of respect for men, similar to Mr. in English. It is a common practice in French-speaking regions to use "M." before a man's name as a sign of respect."
But "Monsieur" is still used in other parts... Oh well.
Apparently: ""The Murder on the Links," the abbreviation "M." is used as an honorific for Monsieur, a French title of respect for men, similar to Mr. in English. It is a common practice in French-speaking regions to use "M." before a man's name as a sign of respect. More info in the Literary significance and reception section of the The Murder on the Links Wikipedia article. In "The Murder on the Links," the abbreviation "M." is used as an honorific for Monsieur, a French title of respect for men, similar to Mr. in English. It is a common practice in French-speaking regions to use "M." before a man's name as a sign of respect."
But "Monsieur" is still used in other parts... Oh well.
Barbarius commented on The Murder on the Links (Hercule Poirot #2) by Agatha Christie
Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is summoned to France after receiving a distressing letter with a …
Why is everyone referred to as "M. [Someone]" in this book? I don't know what this... salutation?.. means.
Why is everyone referred to as "M. [Someone]" in this book? I don't know what this... salutation?.. means.
Barbarius started reading The Murder on the Links (Hercule Poirot #2) by Agatha Christie
The Murder on the Links (Hercule Poirot #2) by Agatha Christie
Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is summoned to France after receiving a distressing letter with a urgent cry for help. Upon …