The Man in the Brown Suit (Agatha Christie Collection)
by Agatha Christiepublished
November 4th 2002
(first published 1924)
by HarperCollins
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Paperback, 384 pages
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0007151667
(isbn13: 9780007151660)
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On the platform of a London Tube Station Anne Beddingfeld watches in horror as a man looks in her direction, panics, falls on to the tracks and is kil...more
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Read in September, 2008
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library book salerecommends it for: Mystery lovers
Christie should have published this as "The Mystery of the Mill House" instead. In any case, it is the bestest, most storied, dense Agatha Christie book I have read so far (it's my 4th one). This is the only one I've read that's not part of a seriees, and so I think I shall stick with the standalone stories from now on.
All characters are pretty believable. What Christie does here that is different from the Poirot and Marple stories, is imbue the book with loads atmosphere. And ...more
All characters are pretty believable. What Christie does here that is different from the Poirot and Marple stories, is imbue the book with loads atmosphere. And ...more
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Read in October, 2008
I first read The Man in the Brown Suit a few years ago, and it immediately became one of my favorite Agatha Christie novels. This probably has a lot to do with it being not only a mystery but also a love story. I’m a sucker for love stories. It amazes me that I can re-read an Agatha Christie mystery and not remember who the murderer really is until the very moment he or she is revealed. This is probably more faulty memory on my part than genius on Agatha Christie’s part, although...more
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Read in April, 2008
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The Man in the Brown Suit is one of Agatha Christie's few novels that is not about one of her main detectives such as Hercule Poirot or Miss Jane Marple, but it is still full of interesting people and places. I particularly like the main character, Anne Beddingfeld: a carefree, adventurous young woman eager to see the world and find love. She is full of spunk and I rather like spunky characters.
This was my second time reading The Man in the Brown Suit (the first time was in high school) and ...more
This was my second time reading The Man in the Brown Suit (the first time was in high school) and ...more
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Read in October, 2007
Agatha Christie is said to be one the of best-selling novelists in history, her works having been translated into more languages than Shakespeare. While perhaps a sad reality, given the timeless beauty of Shakespeare’s work, it is quite understandable why Agatha Christie is so widely read. Her writing is, simply, just right. Not too much, nor too little, but just right.
In “The Man in the Brown Suit,” one finds well developed, easily appreciated characters and an intricately woven ...more
In “The Man in the Brown Suit,” one finds well developed, easily appreciated characters and an intricately woven ...more
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Diamonds robbery, the accidental death in underground train, and a murder of a beautiful in a remote castle. Did it related to a fake doctor? Or “the man in the brown suit” that often mentioned by newspapers?
Anne Beddingfeld, a daughter of great (but poor) English researcher on primitive people, always deeply wished for romantic adventures, since she lived in such boring condition, village and town. After her father passed away due to severe pneumonia, she decided to London, where she foun...more
Anne Beddingfeld, a daughter of great (but poor) English researcher on primitive people, always deeply wished for romantic adventures, since she lived in such boring condition, village and town. After her father passed away due to severe pneumonia, she decided to London, where she foun...more
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Read in September, 2008
A friend of mine loaned me this book but I put off reading it for almost a year just because I'm not that into mysteries. Since getting into romance, it's harder and harder taking an interest in other genres. I finally forced myself to start. The first chapter was unbelievably dull, but after that, it was a great read. I had no idea Agatha Christie was so funny, or that her books had such good romances thrown into the mix. The characters, situations, and narrative were all hilarious.
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Read in November, 2008
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's a classic mystery novel, and it was a ton of fun to read. I'll admit that I've never been a mystery reader, so this was really a first (besides reading Christie's "And Then There Were None" in seventh grade, which I don't remember too well). I definitely will be picking up more Christie books in the future.
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Read in July, 2008
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I read this one in the tub over a series of baths. For most of the book, you know what's going on in the main narrator's mind. And then Anne (main narrator, known for her great legs) hears something without telling you what she heard and the chapter ends and then she pulls a Scooby Doo on you later and reveals all. I'm a pretty passive mystery reader. I'm not well known for figuring out the endings to these things. But I felt a little slighted. However, and keeping in mind that I have a fairly l...more
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Read in July, 2008
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Gina Mazzaccorecommends it for: mystery readers
Those damn Brits get me every time! I go for periods not reading any British authors than come round one and remember how FUNNY they are in the midst of murder, mystery, and whatever other evil ilk is afoot.
Christie does not disappoint in this classic mystery novel with her super girl heroine, Ms. Beddingfield. Her accidental encounters and huge coincidences are believable and her actions and thoughts every day ones I imagine self having, even if I were a heroine. The ending was a bit predi...more
Christie does not disappoint in this classic mystery novel with her super girl heroine, Ms. Beddingfield. Her accidental encounters and huge coincidences are believable and her actions and thoughts every day ones I imagine self having, even if I were a heroine. The ending was a bit predi...more
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Agatha Christie is one of my favorite authors because books are full of exotic places, adventures, and great mysteries! The Man in the Brown Suit is one of her best books! Anne Beddingfield sees a man die on the tracks in an Underground Station. Then a man in a brown suit examines the victim and leaves behind a scrap of paper, which Anne finds. That moment starts an adventure for Anne that takes her to Africa for a mystery involving diamonds and the man in the brown suit.
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Read in February, 2008
I usually enjoy Agatha Christy, however, this book was an exception.
The book is written with two viewpoints: The heroine - a young woman looking for some adventure in lif, and diary excerpts from a middle-age man.
The heroine proves to be a emotionally needy as she falls for a young man who sneers at her and is sometimes physically rough. And in the end, she feels sympathetic towards the murderer.
Not up to Agatha's standards.
The book is written with two viewpoints: The heroine - a young woman looking for some adventure in lif, and diary excerpts from a middle-age man.
The heroine proves to be a emotionally needy as she falls for a young man who sneers at her and is sometimes physically rough. And in the end, she feels sympathetic towards the murderer.
Not up to Agatha's standards.
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Although this book employed a device that Christie used in another book (I won't name it and spoil it for you!), I still didn't catch on until the end. Very well done, as always! This was also different from the typical Agatha Christie murder mystery in many ways. The setting was South Africa, the story was told by the female protagonist, and it had romance! Great book.
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Read in January, 1981
I confess, this has been one of my guilty pleasure reads since I was in high school. Every girl needs a little romance from time to time. On the other hand, the big, strong hero gets a little less attractive with the passing years, as big, strong heroes so often do. The man who was swoon-worthy when I was a teenager now seems overbearing and rather stupid now.
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I read this book just to say I had read an Agatha Christie book. I closed my eyes and picked one at the library. It took me a while to get used to the writing and wording and I am guessing it is not her best mystery, but I enjoyed the characters. They were all unique and stuck me as funny.
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LOVE this book! I read it one afternoon in front of the fire with some cookies. What a wonderful way to spend a cold afternoon. Agatha Christie is good, and this is one of her better ones. I enjoy the heroine, so bold and adventurous!
(Quick read, maybe 200 pages)
(Quick read, maybe 200 pages)
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Of course I cut my mystery-reading teeth on Agatha Christie, but this is one of my favorites of hers - good mystery combined with an interesting heroine and a touch of Agatha's other genre, the romance. Of course, it's definitely of its time, but definitely a nail-biter
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Read in January, 1990
I was particularly fond of this Christie novel, which features early appearances by Colonel Race and the Adventures of a Plucky Young Woman in Africa, when I first read it. I expect the latter would seem very dated and problematic to me (at best!) if I reread it now.
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Very enjoyable!! One of the few books Christie wrote without one of her signature detectives. Told from the POV of a woman, which seems to be very rare in her books, it very accurately describes the feelings that a lot of us mystery fans feel: to be in our own mystery!
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My favorite Agatha Christie book. Romance, mystery, adventure, and best of all, laugh out loud humor abound in this novel. I started reading Agatha Christie in jr. high, and I have never looked back. The woman is brilliant and clean to boot.
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