Force of Many
Continuing with our themes of Hercule Poirot’s Labors, today’s theme is Augean Stables or Foce of Many.
We see this theme of collective corralled forces in many stories.
In Cards on the Table, Hercule Poirot is joined by Mrs.Oliver, Battle, Captain Race. The story itself has multiple stories and less important but interesting characters like Elsie Blatt, Rhoda Dawes, Shaitana and more.In Murder on the Orient Express, we see Hercule Poirot investigating into what seems like a split personality criminal. And of course, (spoiler!) it is simply multiple people committing the same crime but working together to keep each other safe.In Curtain, the same holds true but in a villainous way. Norton instigates everyone so all the characters act worse than they would normally, leading to more hate, violent thoughts and criminal intent. Who but the Queen of Crime would think up such a masterpiece?I have to point out here that readers get a special treat in all these stories because it’s not just the collective brains and investigation we get to enjoy but also the myriad chief and supporting cast we get to view. What a great indeed up journey for any book lover!
Coming back to the theme of force of many, the book I am referring to today is Motherhood Diaries 2!
The book has 25 beautiful stories about the funny, bitter sweet and mortifying parts of motherhood. Like the journey of being a mother, this book is a roller coaster of emotions and perspectives. And like life after the gift of a child, you will be changed- subtly without realizing you did.
There were parts I laughed with, parts where I wanted to give the mother sharing her thoughts a big hug and somewhere I turned wide eyed at my children and thought, I am blessed! (I know, I know, we all have little angels . Mere mortals like me simply don’t realize it’s a test of faith and all that! But my blog, my rules!) 
This is a marvelous read and definitely on my read list for another dive in session. The best part- the chapters are stand alone – so they are just right for bingeing in little bursts of time between raising fine young citizens of tomorrow!
What book comes to your mind when you think of force of many?
How about the examples on Agatha Christie novels? Any favorite that would have been a better fit?
Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
