Well, well, well. What a year of reading it has been! I was so excited to get involved with the #ReadChristie2021 campaign, and the idea of exploring old favourites and discovering new gems.
I'm so glad I managed to read an Agatha Christie novel for every single one of my monthly prompts. Now that I've completed the full year, I thought it would be fun to do a full wrap-up with a reminder of each of my ratings, and a short summary of my thoughts. Read on for my full wrap-up!
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| My fully completed #ReadChristie2021 postcard! |
January
Prompt: a story set in a grand house
My choice: The Hollow
My rating: ✫✫✫✫
My review: An underrated novel with a really dynamic cast of characters, and a reminder of the significance of red herrings.
February
Prompt: a story featuring love
My choice: The Secret Adversary
My rating: ✫✫
My review: A thriller with a loveable duo that ultimately left me underwhelmed.
March
Prompt: a story featuring a society figure
My choice: Lord Edgeware Dies
My rating: ✫✫✫✫
My review: Some interesting ideas and characters tied together in a mystery set across London - but hold the cosy vibes.
April
Prompt: a story set before WWII
My choice: Murder is Easy
My rating: ✫✫✫
My review: A title that drew me in, but that was a little predictable in plot.
May
Prompt: a story featuring tea
My choice: A Pocket Full of Rye
My rating: ✫✫✫✫✫
My review: A lyrical title that packs a punch in story, characters and charm!
June
Prompt: a story featuring a garden
My choice: Nemesis
My rating: ✫✫✫
My review: A favourite among many that I found a bit chaotic and prickly.
July
Prompt: a story featuring a vicar
My choice: The Murder at the Vicarage
My rating: ✫✫✫✫
My review: A classic Christie mystery that provides a great introduction to old Miss Marple.
August
Prompt: a story set by the seaside
My choice: And Then There Were None
My rating: ✫✫✫✫✫
My review: Thrilling, powerful, perfect.
September
Prompt: a story featuring a school
My choice: Cat Among the Pigeons
My rating: ✫✫✫✫
My review: A blend of quaint and exotic tying together numerous sub-plots in an exciting novel.
October
Prompt: a story set on a mode of transport
My choice: 4:50 From Paddington
My rating: ✫✫✫✫
My review: A unique and fantastic idea that didn't quite live up to its potential, but that had brilliantly likeable characters.
November
Prompt: a story set after WWII
My choice: The Pale Horse
My rating: ✫✫✫
My review: A strange but intriguing supernatural idea that didn't quite make up for the flat personalities it told the story of.
December
Prompt: a story set during bad weather
My choice: The Sittaford Mystery
My rating: ✫✫✫
My review: Cosy and inviting, but the story didn't quite invite me in or excite me.
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My favourite of the year:
If we're talking altogether, it has to be And Then There Were None. If we're just talking about the new reads this year, I'd have to say A Pocket Full of Rye. I found it fun, colourful and full of novelty!
My least favourite of the year:
The Secret Adversary. Although there were a few others that I didn't really love, this was the one I struggled with the most. Although I quite liked Tommy and Tuppence as characters, I found the rest of the story a bit too try-hard and difficult to connect to.
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So there we have it!
12 months, 12 novels, and a heap of enjoyment directly from the Queen that is Agatha Christie. I'm already excited to map out my choices for #ReadChristie2022 and find some more fantastic reads.
I hope I've inspired a few people to pick up a Christie book! Make sure to get in touch so we can share our thoughts with each other on any of the novels. And check out more about the #ReadChristie2022 campaign on the official Agatha Christie website.
Until next time, happy sleuthing!
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