Posted by Cary H.
I have been reading Agatha Christie novels since I was in my
early twenties. Once discovered, I have
devoured most of her stories, both in print and on television. Those of us who have followed David Suchet’s
24-year-long television career portraying Christie’s famous detective Hercule
Poirot, know that the final episodes were completed this fall. I was very anxious to read his book, ready to
learn and understand what this role has meant to him.
I am a very sympathetic reader on this topic, but I must say
I will not give the book the 5 stars so many readers are giving it on
Amazon. I would say 3.5 stars, mainly
because I got bored while reading the book.
As I said, I was fully prepared to love this walk down memory lane with
an actor who has provided me with hours of on-screen enjoyment, but his writing
tone and the anecdotes he decided to impart both had a slight feeling of
self-indulgence.
Now, who am I to deny David Suchet his moment to bask in the
lime light? He more than deserves all
his accolades as a wonderful actor in this Christie series. But, as a writer, I felt like the book was
just a bit too self-satisfied for my taste.
Other readers seem to love it and you may too. Give it a try.
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