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Sleeping Murder (Miss Marple #13)
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bookshelves: agatha-christie, mystery, read-in-2016, audio, libby-app, read-in-2019
Nov 15, 2008
bookshelves: agatha-christie, mystery, read-in-2016, audio, libby-app, read-in-2019
Read 2 times. Last read November 25, 2019 to December 20, 2019.
Since I've been recommending this to everyone, I thought I'd listen to the audio version and see how it held up.
Yep. Still (to me) the best!
What's my favorite Agatha Christie novel? Well, I'd have a hard time picking between Murder on the Orient Express and Sleeping Murder. But this one is more, um, realish?
The idea that what happened in Murder on the Orient Express could actually happen...is pretty far-fetched. And, yes Sleeping Murder is (by today's standards) kinda outlandish, too.
BUT.
Less outlandish than MotOE. <--MY OPINION
Plus, I love me some Miss Marple!
The main characters are newlyweds Gwenda & Giles, but Jane Marple is introduced early on as the elderly aunt of Giles's cousin (some of you will recognize Raymond West from other books!). And when Gwenda begins to think she's losing her mind due to some startling coincidences at her newly purchased house, and a frightening reaction to the line of a play...
*rubs hands together*
Well, naturally, Miss Marple sticks her nose (delicately) into Gwenda's troubles, and steps in to help her sort things out.
If you're a fan of Miss Marple mysteries, this is one that you definitely don't want to skip. I think it shows a different side to her intellect and personality by having her play as a secondary character. While the two main characters bumble around to the best of their ability, this little old lady is gently nudging them in the right direction. And, ultimately, she's also the one who steps in to save the day.
God bless the tough chicks who knit!
Yep. Still (to me) the best!
What's my favorite Agatha Christie novel? Well, I'd have a hard time picking between Murder on the Orient Express and Sleeping Murder. But this one is more, um, realish?
The idea that what happened in Murder on the Orient Express could actually happen...is pretty far-fetched. And, yes Sleeping Murder is (by today's standards) kinda outlandish, too.
BUT.
Less outlandish than MotOE. <--MY OPINION
Plus, I love me some Miss Marple!
The main characters are newlyweds Gwenda & Giles, but Jane Marple is introduced early on as the elderly aunt of Giles's cousin (some of you will recognize Raymond West from other books!). And when Gwenda begins to think she's losing her mind due to some startling coincidences at her newly purchased house, and a frightening reaction to the line of a play...
*rubs hands together*
Well, naturally, Miss Marple sticks her nose (delicately) into Gwenda's troubles, and steps in to help her sort things out.
If you're a fan of Miss Marple mysteries, this is one that you definitely don't want to skip. I think it shows a different side to her intellect and personality by having her play as a secondary character. While the two main characters bumble around to the best of their ability, this little old lady is gently nudging them in the right direction. And, ultimately, she's also the one who steps in to save the day.
God bless the tough chicks who knit!
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November 15, 2008
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August 3, 2016
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September 6, 2016
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November 25, 2019
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December 20, 2019
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I've seen a couple of episodes and then there was this new Miss Marple - who is so NOT Miss Marple. Never read any of the books but they are on my list (I already have one).
Nice review.
P.S. Joan Hickson IS Miss Marple, just like David Suchet IS Hercule Poirot:
P.S. Joan Hickson IS Miss Marple, just like David Suchet IS Hercule Poirot:
P.S. Joan Hickson IS Miss Marple, just like David Suchet IS Hercule Poirot:
"
Yes. So much YES! The one and only!
It is a really good one, isn't it?!
I'm still more of a Poirot gal, but I do love Jane...
P.S. Joan Hickson IS Miss Marple, just like David Suchet IS Hercule Poirot:
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HE IS. I'll fight anyone who says differently... ;)
It is a really good one, isn't it?!"
Absolutely!
The mark of a classic.
Yes! I'm with you.
Good! I hope you end up enjoying it, Anoushka.
No, but it's on my list!
I just love that she's old but relevant and smart. I hope I'll still be that way when I'm a doddering elderly lady. lol
Try The Magpie Murders to tide you over.
Um...anyone got any ideas for a series?
I love the Miss Marple character, and I'm surprised that Agatha Christie gave up writing Jane Marple books given this was written in the 1940s.
However, this is not my favourite Agatha Christie. I prefer several of her crime novels including Murder on the Orient Express, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, And then there were None.