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Nov 25: Black Coffee (1950) By Agatha Christie
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Nov 25: Black Coffee (1950) - SPOILER Thread
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By Susan · 1 post · 5 views
last updated Oct 20, 2025 11:04PM
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"There are coincidences.... But they shouldn't happen too often"
I've had multiple reads of this. And I have seen the films. Unfortunately, some of the films don't adhere that closely to the book. And then they can become confused in your mind. So I re-listened to a chapter or two, knowing that I had dozed off, and not knowing whether I missed something or the item I am remembering is from a movie and not from the book.
It wasn't in the book.
This is a multiple read for me. But always enjoyable. ...more
I've had multiple reads of this. And I have seen the films. Unfortunately, some of the films don't adhere that closely to the book. And then they can become confused in your mind. So I re-listened to a chapter or two, knowing that I had dozed off, and not knowing whether I missed something or the item I am remembering is from a movie and not from the book.
It wasn't in the book.
This is a multiple read for me. But always enjoyable. ...more
Apr 11, 2018
Teri-K
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really liked it
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review of another edition
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I always enjoy this story of murder in an English country house. First a rich man dies in his bank office, with some rye seed in his pocket. Then two more murders follow, his wife in the parlor at tea and a maid by the clothesline - found with a clothespin on her nose. It's this that brings Miss Marple into the case, as she trained the maid and is incensed by the lack of respect shown the girl's dead body. And if you're a murderer, that last thing you want to do is get Miss Marple on your tail!
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A rather clever plot concerning a series of murders following a gruesome nursery rhyme, which only the sharp, quick-witted Miss Marple can solve!
My Rating - 5/5
My Rating - 5/5
I always find it so interesting that Christie doesn't introduce Miss Marple until more than half the book is done! Very interesting mystery. I was completely wrong as to who the killer was.
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The grand dame of mystery!
I think this may be one of my favourite Agatha Christie books - the mystery was fantastic and I really enjoyed the writing. I am thankful I listened to the audiobook though as the narration was great and it helped me keep track of who was who.
Nice. I need to remind myself however that Christie is kind enough sometimes to put Miss Marple at the periphery of a story. So, if you are looking to spend time with Jane, this will be a disappointing piece for you.
Jul 30, 2011
AnneEssDee (I'm on StoryGraph too)
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liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
mystery
Jul 09, 2015
Bhavya Mathur
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liked it
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Shelves:
mystery-thriller,
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Feb 12, 2017
Helen (read247_instyle_inca)
marked it as to-read
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May 24, 2019
Patricia Taylor
marked it as to-read
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