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In their own way, Agatha Christie novels are sublime works of art.  Complaining that they lack plausible characterisation or profound social commentary is as silly as complaining that you can’t enjoy the landscapes in a Bridget Riley: that’s not what they’re trying to do.  Mrs Christie successfully provided briskly written puzzles set in a comforting world where her readers would like to live.  She fairly set out all the facts yet still managed to surprise them with her resolution of them, leaving them feeling satisfied rather than cheated.  Very few writers achieve their aims anything like as completely.

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rkrkrk

Great thread - and really enjoyed the Agatha Christie theme. Reminds me I've got the 'new' Agatha Christie to read soon...