Agatha Christie's Poirot: The Life and Times of Hercule Poirot
Registered by chich of Ibiza - Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on 5/20/2010
This book is in a Controlled Release!
This book is in a Controlled Release!
6 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by chich from Ibiza - Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on Thursday, May 20, 2010
This book is a replacement for this bookray that went MIA during its journey.
A must-read for all Poirot & Christie fans! I discovered Anne Hart after joining AgnesXNitt's ring for The Life and Times of Miss Jane Marple and just couldn't resist reading this book as well;o) Having read most of Poirot's "adventures", I found it very interesting to read about the chronology of it all. A great read!
Synopsis:
The definitive companion to the POIROT novels, films and TV appearances. 'My name is Hercule Poirot and I am probably the greatest detective in the world.' The dapper, moustache-twirling little Belgian with the egg-shaped head, curious mannerisms and inordinate respect for his own 'little grey cells' has solved some of the most puzzling crimes of the century. Yet despite being familiar to millions, Poirot himself has remained an enigma -- until now. From his first appearance in 1920 to his last in 1975, from country-house drawing-rooms to opium dens in Limehouse, from Mayfair to the Mediterranean, Anne Hart stalks the legendary sleuth, unveiling the mysteries that surround him. Sifting through 33 novels and 56 short stories, she examines his origins, tastes, relationships and peculiarities, revealing a character as fascinating as the books themselves.
A must-read for all Poirot & Christie fans! I discovered Anne Hart after joining AgnesXNitt's ring for The Life and Times of Miss Jane Marple and just couldn't resist reading this book as well;o) Having read most of Poirot's "adventures", I found it very interesting to read about the chronology of it all. A great read!
Synopsis:
The definitive companion to the POIROT novels, films and TV appearances. 'My name is Hercule Poirot and I am probably the greatest detective in the world.' The dapper, moustache-twirling little Belgian with the egg-shaped head, curious mannerisms and inordinate respect for his own 'little grey cells' has solved some of the most puzzling crimes of the century. Yet despite being familiar to millions, Poirot himself has remained an enigma -- until now. From his first appearance in 1920 to his last in 1975, from country-house drawing-rooms to opium dens in Limehouse, from Mayfair to the Mediterranean, Anne Hart stalks the legendary sleuth, unveiling the mysteries that surround him. Sifting through 33 novels and 56 short stories, she examines his origins, tastes, relationships and peculiarities, revealing a character as fascinating as the books themselves.
Journal Entry 2 by chich from Ibiza - Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on Thursday, May 20, 2010
Starting a BookRay, PM me if you want to join!
List of participants:
1) AgnessXNitt, UK.
2) AnglersRest, UK.
3) Smurphie, Scotland, UK/EU shipping.
4) CaptainCarrot, Germany, EU shipping.
5) Simson-Shilitoe, Germany, EU shipping.
6) Kirstykat, UK, EU/US shipping.
7) mafarrimond, UK, EU shipping.¤¤ current location ¤¤
8) MunchkinBox, UK,UK/EU shipping.
9) Cassandra2020, UK, UK or EU shipping.
10) earthcaroleanne, UK, can ship anywhere.
11) NMReader, US, US shipping.
12) 6of8, US, can ship anywhere.
13) bearyfriend, Singapore, can ship anywhere.
...you?
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• try to read it within a month
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• wrap it up well and pass it on to the next participant
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Happy reading everyone!
Journal Entry 3 by chich at Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada on Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (7/13/2010 UTC) at Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada
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Here we go again! Sent to Smurphie today, enjoy! :-)
Arrived this morning and I have a bookmark in it already and am ready to start reading it :o)
Journal Entry 5 by 
CaptainCarrot
at Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Monday, August 23, 2010
CaptainCarrot at Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Monday, August 23, 2010
The book arrived today, thanks a lot! I hope to read it soon.
Journal Entry 6 by CaptainCarrot at Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Friday, December 3, 2010
CaptainCarrot at Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Friday, December 3, 2010
I really liked to read this book, but it was a bit too long - everything was said at least twice. On the whole I prefered the book about Miss Marple, as it told me more than was written in the books. ;-)))
I'm sorry for having kept the book so long - as soon as Simson-Shilitoe tells me that he didn't move after sending his address in september I'll pass the book on.
I'm sorry for having kept the book so long - as soon as Simson-Shilitoe tells me that he didn't move after sending his address in september I'll pass the book on.
Journal Entry 7 by CaptainCarrot at Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Saturday, December 4, 2010
CaptainCarrot at Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Saturday, December 4, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (12/4/2010 UTC) at Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany
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The book starts its travel to Simson-Shilitoe today - lots of fun!
Journal Entry 8 by Simson-Shilitoe at Neewiller-près-Lauterbourg, Alsace France on Saturday, December 11, 2010
The book arrived safely in Saturday`s mail alongside with "Odd and the Frost Giants".
At the moment I am reading "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson, another bookring started by "chich". I will finish this book on Sunday. Then it will be followed by Neil Gaiman`s "Odd and the Frost Giants" (only 97 pages).
So I hope to start with "The Life and Times of Hercule Poirot" soon.
Thank you "chich" for sharing.
Thank you "CaptainCarrot" for posting and the Thatched House postcard from Sylt.
At the moment I am reading "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson, another bookring started by "chich". I will finish this book on Sunday. Then it will be followed by Neil Gaiman`s "Odd and the Frost Giants" (only 97 pages).
So I hope to start with "The Life and Times of Hercule Poirot" soon.
Thank you "chich" for sharing.
Thank you "CaptainCarrot" for posting and the Thatched House postcard from Sylt.
Journal Entry 9 by Simson-Shilitoe at Neewiller-près-Lauterbourg, Alsace France on Friday, December 31, 2010
Finished the book only one hour before midnight but just in the old year.A good and interesting read and biography about Hercule Poirot. I have learned many new details about this famous detective by reading this book.
I have seen some of the motion pictures very often and my favourite actor as Poirot is still Sir Peter Ustinov ("Death on the Nile", "Evil Under the Sun").
Posting to " Kirstykat" as soon as I get an address.
Will be followed now by Ray Bradbury`s "Fahrenheit 451".
Best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year 2011!
The book is now on its way to the UK. Happy journey, Monsieur Poirot .... and happy reading, kirstykat!
Journal Entry 11 by kirstykat at Potters Bar, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Kindly sent to me as part of a book ring by Simson-Shilitoe and received yesterday. Looking forward to reading about the enigmatic, curious Hercule Poirot and posting on as soon as possible.
Journal Entry 12 by kirstykat at Potters Bar, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Thursday, February 17, 2011
A wonderful read! A wonderful character, most interesting. Thank you simpson shilitoe for setting this book ring up :)
Journal Entry 13 by kirstykat at Barnet, Greater London United Kingdom on Saturday, February 19, 2011
Released 13 yrs ago (2/19/2011 UTC) at Barnet, Greater London United Kingdom
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Posted on to next in ring to be enjoyed.
The book has arrived safely. I am really looking forward to reading this one. Thanks for sharing it
An interesting read. I have read most of the books featuring Poirot but not a lot of the short stories - I will have to search them out.
A lot of information I hadn't realised.
A lot of information I hadn't realised.
Posting onto MunchkinBox. Enjoy!
