In my humble opinion, Christie really struggled in her later books. There are some theories out there that Christie may have been struggling with some sort of dementia related issues, which may account for some of the issues with the later books. However, it is also pretty likely that she just didn't ever adapt her characters to the changing world around her. If you look at At Bertrams Hotel for example, the generational conflict is a distinct issue in the book but it also comes through in the character of Miss Marple who clings to the past and clearly does not understand changes in attitudes.
This is a recurring theme in Christie. Interestingly, she fell foul of the very thing that her early books were combatting - when she had bright young things (often "thoroughly modern Millies" - sorry, couldn't help it) at the centre of her books.
Hugh Fraser does do a great job at narrating them. :) I'd recommend an earlier work next.
I entirely concur -- hate the book, but love everyone of Fraser's narrations of Agatha Christie's novels (though I haven't listened to this particular one ... I don't much feel like visiting this particular book in any way, shape or form).
Hmm, Poirot and Christie at the top of their game ... "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd," "Murder on the Orient Express," "The A.BC. Murders" or "Death on the Nile" would spring to mind ...
This is a recurring theme in Christie. Interestingly, she fell foul of the very thing that her early books were combatting - when she had bright young things (often "thoroughly modern Millies" - sorry, couldn't help it) at the centre of her books.
Hugh Fraser does do a great job at narrating them. :) I'd recommend an earlier work next.
Hmm, Poirot and Christie at the top of their game ... "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd," "Murder on the Orient Express," "The A.BC. Murders" or "Death on the Nile" would spring to mind ...