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Cards on the Table

A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition

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Cards on the Table

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
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Mr. Shaitana is famous as a flamboyant party host. Nevertheless, he is a man of whom everybody is a little afraid. So when he boasts to Hercule Poirot that he considers murder an art form, the detective has some reservations about accepting a party invitation to view Shaitana's "private collection".

Indeed, what begins as an absorbing evening of bridge is to turn into a more dangerous game altogether.

©1936 Agatha Christie Limited (P)2003 HarperCollins Publishers Crime Fiction Detective Fiction Historical Fiction Mystery Traditional Detectives Crime Murder
Intriguing Plot • Surprising Twists • Excellent Narration • Complex Mystery • Clever Storytelling • Perfect Poirot Voice
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I have tried to listen to this audible book at least half a dozen times !
the first couple of times I was somewhat preoccupied when I was listening , so then I would go back and re- listen go back and re-listen, but I would still find myself going back and re-listening!!
.... and honestly I've never been more disappointed with one of Agatha's stories !
the murder is definitely committed rather quickly ;before you can get A solid feel for any of the characters...and then the investigations seem to flip-flop all over the place with way too many people and too many conversations thrown into the mix.
As I've purchased this book on audible there's nothing I can do now but to hang onto it maybe someday I'll try it again but I'm already halfway through it and want to scream!
I really was looking forward to another Agatha on Audible I love listening to Hugh Frasier as he narrates.
This one just does not hold my interest at all.

Confusion confusion!

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I love Agatha Christie but I didn't love this book. I found it too dry; it could of been all the talk of cards...which I find very uninteresting. The narrator, Hugh Fraser, is absolutely superb! Hugh Fraser's narration is what kept me from stopping midway through.

Typical Hercule

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I have been a fan of Christie mysteries since grade school. Involved plot, just the right amount of humor. certainly holds your interest with a satisfying conclusion!
Hugh Fraser once again delivers a believable, consistent cast of characters. I will listen to it more than once.

One of Christie’s best, enjoyable!

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Cards on the Table had a completely surprising ending. Very intriguing and unpredictable. Loved the narration as well.

My Favorite Story So Far!

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This book had me topsy-turvy figuring out who did it! Due for a re-listen to catch more details!!

Baffled

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This is probably the most exciting Poirot adventure in the series up to this point. Excellent story. Interesting characters.

Exciting

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Excellent in every way. The performance was awesome! The story amazing but there’s no doubt I would have enjoyed it more if I knew how to play bridge. Still a winner nonetheless!

Excellent twists of the twists!

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Hugh Fraser does his usual excellent narration with the perfect Poirot, somehow completely believable women’s voices, and everyone else in this completely implausible yet fun mystery. My one regret is that there isn’t more Ariadne Oliver, the shambling apple-chomping mystery writer who makes her first appearance here. But a delightful use of an Audible credit — painted an entire room of my house while Poirot and amis kept me company.

Implausible Plot, Fun Twists and Turns, Stellar Narration

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I really enjoy when Hugh Fraser narrates these stories! He always does a great job! Just in terms of information-there were glitches throughout the story, kind of like "skips" in the narrative. If those can be fixed, the narration will run smoothly. :)

Great Story, Glitches Throughout

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This book combined cleverness with wit. Great characters and lots of turns along the way to the end . I am hooked and will read more by this famous author !

Clever

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