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Murder in Mesopotamia

Agatha Christie
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Murder in Mesopotamia

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

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Agatha Christie

Murder in Mesopotamia

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

264

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Iraq • 1930s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

Lexile Level

750L

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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

4.2

70,209 ratings

72%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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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.

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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.

4.2

70,209 ratings

72%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

264

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Iraq • 1930s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

Lexile Level

750L

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