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A review by pauline_b
The Mousetrap and Other Plays by Agatha Christie
4.0
Great collection of Agatha Christie's plays. Some were adapted from novels but most were written as plays originally with very detailed stage instructions. This makes these plays very dynamic and easy to read, although I would try to watch some of these as stage productions if the occasion presents itself. I love how music plays a big role in Christie's novels (songs, nursery rhymes...) and this element is also used in some of the plays, which adds to the atmosphere beautifully.
Ten Little Indians: 4⭐ I've already read the novel and it's one of my favourites. Love how the ending was developed for the play.
Appointment with death: 2⭐ not such a fan of this, whether it be in novel or play form.
The Hollow: 3⭐
The Mousetrap: 5⭐ love the "Huis Clos" atmosphere in combination with the "Shining" style setting!
Witness for the Prosecution: 4⭐ great court drama with a shocking twist and ending!
Towards Zero: 3⭐
Verdict: 4⭐ this is an unusual one. Very character driven and a comment on history and society in the 1940-50s.
Go back for Murder: 4⭐ loved how the element of going back in time is done for a stage production. He story is great. The end was unexpected but still enjoyable.
Ten Little Indians: 4⭐ I've already read the novel and it's one of my favourites. Love how the ending was developed for the play.
Appointment with death: 2⭐ not such a fan of this, whether it be in novel or play form.
The Hollow: 3⭐
The Mousetrap: 5⭐ love the "Huis Clos" atmosphere in combination with the "Shining" style setting!
Witness for the Prosecution: 4⭐ great court drama with a shocking twist and ending!
Towards Zero: 3⭐
Verdict: 4⭐ this is an unusual one. Very character driven and a comment on history and society in the 1940-50s.
Go back for Murder: 4⭐ loved how the element of going back in time is done for a stage production. He story is great. The end was unexpected but still enjoyable.