Each opinioned synopsis is written right after I, Sheridan, read the book. Each synopsis is not overly edited and is not changed or added on to. Each one reflects the feelings and thoughts of the book fresh after reading it; each is written in a style close to that of the book. Some may give away a lot, others not so much.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

The Labors of Hercules by Agatha Cristie

Hercule Poirot is planning on retiring. But how can the great, genius Poirot go out without something fantastic? For his last few jobs he decides to take after his namesake, Hercules, and solve twelve crimes, all that of which will bear a resemblance to the twelve tasks of Hercules.
Poirot will find an interesting twist to a dog kidnapping, find the root of a wicked rumor, help clean the government of disgrace, help cure an insane man and help many others. Poirot once again finds interesting twists in each crime from evidence and clues only he can see and he always finds the main character of the incident.
This book is very good, it is not quite one mystery, really there are twelve. Each are written in slightly different ways, and it is quick moving and refreshing, even if you don't follow Poirot through every thought process like other books. There are so many characters, fresh ones for each mystery and they are all remarkably real and unique. A great Cristie.
Recommended to ages 12 and Up
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