Murder in Mesopotamia
Murder in Mesopotamia
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Iraq • 1930s
2001
Adult
14+ years
750L
Super Short Summary
In Murder in Mesopotamia, a nurse, Amy Leatheran, recounts her experience at an archaeological dig in Iraq. Nurse Leatheran is hired to care for the expedition leader's spouse, who fears for her life. When a murder occurs, detective Hercule Poirot is enlisted to solve the mystery amid tensions and secrets within the group.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Unnerving
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Agatha Christie's Murder in Mesopotamia is praised for its exotic setting and intricate plot. The characterization of Hercule Poirot as a meticulous detective adds fascination, though some critics find the story's pacing uneven and the resolution slightly implausible. Overall, it remains a compelling mystery with classic Christie charm.
Who Should Read Murder in Mesopotamia?
A reader who relishes Murder in Mesopotamia likely enjoys classic detective fiction with exotic settings. Fans of Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles or Dorothy L. Sayers' Strong Poison will appreciate its intricate plot, rich character development, and the brilliant deduction skills of Hercule Poirot.
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Murder in Mesopotamia was inspired by Agatha Christie's travels and experiences in the Middle East, particularly her visits to archaeological digs with her second husband, Max Mallowan, who was a renowned archaeologist.
The character of Nurse Amy Leatheran, who serves as the narrator of the story, is one of the few times Christie uses a first-person perspective from a character other than Hercule Poirot to tell the story.
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Agatha Christie wrote Murder in Mesopotamia while staying at the Dig House of the Royal Cemetery at Ur, reflecting her unique ability to draw upon real-life settings and experiences to create vivid backdrops for her mysteries.
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Novel • Fiction
Iraq • 1930s
2001
Adult
14+ years
750L
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