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Dead Man's Folly
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 82
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 127
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"The infallibly original Agatha Christie has come up, once again, with a new and highly ingenious puzzle-construction." ( New York Times)
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- Diana
- Fordingbridge, United Kingdom
- 23-06-09
Masterful Suchet
Even if you know the story and have seen the televised version, this book is a must just to hear David Suchet's masterful rendition of every single character. Sometimes you have to remind yourself you are not listening to a dramatized radio play, his variations and subtleties of character are so brilliant. A must-have just to marvel at a great actor on top of his form.
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- Claire
- Bracknell, Berkshire, United Kingdom
- 16-07-09
Fantastic
The fact that it has been years since I read this book and couldn't remember who the killer definitely added to my enjoyment however this was just an added bonus as David Suchet had me hooked from the very beginning and I shall be listening to it again very soon no doubt.
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- Jaye what if
- 12-04-15
Dead man's Folly
With no idea what Miss Oliver wants him for he goes to Devon where he finds out what the problem is .
llots of intrigue and red herrings ,but I never expected the ending.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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- Mrs W.
- Sheffield
- 19-10-18
Surprising narration!!
This is one of my favourite Christie stories and it is well told, David Suchet is a good narrator but in this he actually makes Poirot a character he’s synonymous with sound like something from ‘allo ‘allo! Definitely not a Belgian Detective more like a vaudevillian French man!
For me that spoilt it somewhat as when acting on screen, he really is the best Poirot ever.
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-03-18
Great read well told
Love David Suchet. Great voices and he really brings this well plotted story to life
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- Miss E Stacey
- 04-03-18
Love it!
Love the story, love the delivery. Can not enthuse about this too much. Love Love Love
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- Natsume
- UK
- 13-04-17
Wonderful
Suchet breathes life into Christie's work. With a wide range of voices and accents, Suchet makes this a joy to listen to.
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- Catwat
- 01-04-17
One of dear Agathas best
Fantastic story full of twists and turns- expertly narrated by dear David Suchet. One of her best but not so well known - will be one I will enjoy over and over. Enjoy !
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- Flint
- 18-02-17
A very enjoyable book
This audiobook is greatly enhanced by David Suchet's excellent narration. It's a well written and engaging story, well paced and beautifully delivered by David Suchet. I have read this book several times over the years, but it is still a pleasure to revisit this old favourite.
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- Dr. R. Brompton
- UK
- 05-09-16
A cracking story!
I really loved this story by Agatha Christie. The twist of who had been murdered and by whom was excellent. David Suchet is competent as a narrator (not as good as Hugh Fraser who is excellent) but good enough not to detract from the story. An overall good choice for an audible purchase.
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- Jane Ng
- 05-08-10
Surprisingly predictable
There was supposed to be a fake murder, it becomes real. How much more predictable does it need to get? Throw in also the murder mystery writer. With such cliched premises, it is hard to save the plot after that, no matter what twists there are.
1 of 3 people found this review helpful