#sleeping murder

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SO Reads Agatha Christie : Sleeping Murder

Agatha Christie's last published novel -- and second to last in my reread (I like to save Curtain for the end).

The story revolves around a young woman named Gwenda who is newly married and buys a house on a whim! (Can you imagine!) She remembers that she once lived in that house and she even bore witness to a murder! With the help of her husband, and the dutiful Miss Marple, they figure out who was murdered and why.

While this isn't anywhere near her best novel, it is refreshing to rea d a book from when Christie was in her prime. (The book was originally written in the 40s and sealed away.) While maybe a little on the simpler side, it's tight and straightforward and unlike the bloated, nonsensical novels of Christie's late career, this one felt like a dream to come back to.

The mystery is fine. It hinges a little too much on some coincidences (do we really believe that Gwenda blocked out someone being murdered in her childhood?) and, while it's probably been twenty years since I've read it -- and had forgotten most of the details, the murderer was pretty easy to spot. I'm not sure if that's because I vaguely remember the plot or because I'm so used to Christie's style that after a while, you can see her tricks.

But Gwenda and her husband are sweet and fun characters, and their amateur sleuthing reminded me slightly of a younger Tommy and Tuppence. The rest of the characters are fine, but none of them really jump off the page.

I will say -- one thing that did work for me was the portrayal of the original victim, Helen. I kind of love that originally, when you learn about her, she seems like kind of a hussy or something, but it's all about perspective, and Miss Marple sets the record straight, giving us insight into how women are often misunderstood by men.

As for Miss Marple, she plays a decent role, but even though this is her last case, there doesn't seem to be that much finality to it -- and one can say that the actual last Miss Marple case, Nemesis, did feel like closure on her character. But that said, Miss Marple is solidly good, and feels like she fits decently well.

It's a solidly good Christie, a quick read, and refreshing coming from the books from the end of Christie's career.

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I like to pretend I'm smart for figuring out detective books but most of the time I just be going by who I would like to be the culprit and stuff

The best example of that was when I was reading Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie and my ass guessed most of the plot solely because I wanted siblings angst

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favorite Agatha Christie covers in my collection <3

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9. Miss Marple - Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie

Gradually I am making way through the entire Agatha Christie collection, I've been mostly reading the Poirot books but every now and then I read a Miss Marple, plus my Granny and Grandpa gave me a tiny collection of all the Miss Marple books like its literally tiny, fit in the palm of your hand tiny. I don't want to read it until I've read all the books in full because I'm a major fan of not getting spoilers. This is technically the final Miss Marple book but nothing about it was particularly final which I'm glad about.

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Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie

My creative director, who also happens to be a big Agatha Christie fan like me, has been talking about Sleeping Murder for a few days. She says it's her favourite book! This weekend will all be about the sleeping murder! I am excited about this mystery because it involves solving a murder that occurred 20 years ago. I loved 5 little pigs/ Murder in retrospect and of course my all time favourite The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is also about a murder that happened over 40 years ago.

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"Goodness," said Giles. "I never thought of that." "No, said Miss Marple. "You believed what he said. It really is very dangerous to believe people. I never have for years."

Agatha Christie, Sleeping Murder

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My final book, and final Christie, of the year!

It was a very good one to end on. It was exciting and a little bit spooky and kept me hooked the whole time. Gwen and Giles were fun amateur sleuths and were complimented very nicely by Miss Marple as the experienced voice of reason.

Also! I solved it!! A very rare occurrence lmao