January Read/2

Title: The Monogram Murders: The New Hercule Poirot Mystery

Author: Hannah, Sophie

Subject: Mystery

Book Description (from amazon.com):

            Since the publication of her first novel in 1920, more than two billion copies of Agatha Christie's books have been sold around the globe. Now, for the first time ever, the guardians of her legacy have approved a brand-new novel featuring Dame Agatha's most beloved creation, Hercule Poirot.
Internationally bestselling author Sophie Hannah breathes new life into the incomparable detective. In this thrilling tale, Poirot plunges into a mystery set in 1920s London—a diabolically clever puzzle that will test his brilliant skills and baffle and delight longtime Christie fans and new generations of readers discovering him for the first time. Authorized by Christie's family, and featuring the most iconic detective of all time, this instant Christie classic is sure to be celebrated by mystery lovers the world over.
My Read:
            Agatha Christie is the first few author I came across in college reading translated fictions. The reason got me into reading her books is pretty straightforward and practical; her books were on sale at the store I visited. Later as I came to the U.S. Agatha Christie was also the first author I read fictions in English. The book I like the most is titled “A Murder Is Announced.” I still remember the pages describing the scene: people gathered in the room, light was turned off then back, a murder was committed when the light came back. People’s memories, like layers of onion were peeling off, came back as questions were asked and answers were followed by more questions. It’s pretty classic to me: beautifully plotted and stories were told revealing human beings’ imperfect traits.
            This book reminds me of Agatha Christie. Back then, when I was a young student, I didn’t know why I like Agatha Christie’s books. Last night I came to realize why. It’s a good reading experience.