Top 10 Greatest Agatha Christie Novels 

And Joan Hickson was the best Miss Marple, a sweet little old lady in hats and fluffy sweaters with a razor-sharp mind and a cop's eyes.

David Suchet _is_ Hercule Poirot. :)

I liked Albert Finney too. Peter Ustinov seemed to make a more comedic version of Poirot. And to me Kenneth Branagh is the worst which is a pity since I like some of his other films/roles very much.

Peter Ustinov no doubt!!

No. Albert Finney ran rings around David Suchet.

Indeed

bro, you're rookie! I've been depressed between 2002 and February 2014 (so, for nearly 12 years), so your depression is a child's play for me. I could eat you for breakfast from this point of view xD ... Anyway, sorry for the bragging (that's actually not something to be proud of), I only wanted to say that I agree with you. In such moments, psychology (and music) are life savers. I remember - during one of my depression periods - to have lied in bed, staring at the ceiling for about 6 hours straight, not feeling anything, not caring about anything, and oftentimes, not hearing anything. The only thing I would hear (and only occasionally) is ABBA's song "Voules-Vouz", and only cause I put it on loop back then (I don't remember why, but most likely because it's been the only song that I've been in mood of listening to at that time), and after about 6 hours of listening to this song I finally felt something: I felt boredom. I slowly got back to reality, stopped the song, and mumbled in my chin "everything can go to hell, I don't care". Then I took a shower and I said to myself that I refuse to ever become depressed again, and after shower I watched a movie (I don't remember which one), and then went to sleep and the next day I started playing video games to forget about my miserable life, and from that day on I've just resumed my (still shitty) life and I've never become depressed ever again. I do have short moments every now and then, but nothing major like it's been a decade ago, and the reason why I got rid of depression (without drugs, psycotherapy, etc) is because of willpower, positive suggestions, and... music (and sometimes because I watch Poirot, too and it calms me)

@@blabla-rg7ky thank you for this answer. As you might know, depression never leaves but at least I'm not thinking on ending things on a daily basis right now. I learned to trace my thoughts and be in peace with that part of me that came now and them. I understand that is just my journey and that everybody else has a different experience dealing with this illness.

​@@kokijavier depression, like all other illnesses (especially non-physical illnesses) is rooted into the human psyche, and if you are able to locate the cause of the illness you can cure it like any other illness. Of course, depression is not cured by normal doctors, but by psyche doctors (psychiatrists), but unfortunately there aren't many good psychiatrists to cure such deep rooted illnesses. But anyway, whatever has worked for you to get rid of depression is fine as long as it keeps you away from it. Here's a pro tip, though: when you are depressed your psyche is in a highly suggestible state, the more depressed you are the "better" it is because whatever suggestions / thoughts / affirmations you are telling to yourself while you're in that state... or whatever suggestions / thoughts / affirmations other people are telling you while you are in that state... will have much more impact than when you are in a normal state. So, next time when you become utterly depressed again, willingly or unwillingly, tell yourself obsessively until you fall asleep (but without setting the goal to fall asleep, just let it come natural) that you are always in control of yourself, you've gotten ridden of any and all illnesses that you've had, you are more and more healthier and powerful each day, you will not have problems of any kind ever again, and so on. Build up an affirmations / suggestions formula that you feel will help you cope with your problems (whichever those problems might be), and repeat that formula daily in your own mind until you fall asleep. Obviously, you need to do this when you're alone and relaxed, not when you're driving the car or doing other activities that require your full attention and concentration, or else you might screw everything up. Remember that when you're in a trance state (depression or any other state, it doesn't matter) whatever you think and feel is magnified by leaps and bounds, so make sure to only use positive affirmations and keep the negative thoughts away from your formulae when you're suggesting yourself, or else you're gonna tale some of that negativism in along with your positive affirmations and that's bad. This is an advantage that only we, the depressed people, have over "normal" people so make good use of it, but be sure that you focus on positivity at all times. And don't forget that depression can come and go based on various thoughts or feelings that you have at some point, but also based on your own willpower. This is actually why I kind of don't want to get of depression fully lol. When I'm trying to overcome something and my normal willpower is not enough I let myself be engulfed in as much depression as I can manage and then when I'm good and depressed I tell myself positive affirmations aimed at overcoming the problem I have until I fall asleep or get hyper awake and full of energy to do stuff that I have programmed myself mentally for during my many daily auto-hypnosis sessions. And most of the time it works xD ... And if you feel like it doesn't work for you it means that you're not trying hard enough (by "trying hard enough" I don't mean that you need to sweat trying, I mean that you're not doing it often enough. Just make sure to do this daily, or a few times a week anyway, but the more often you do it the faster you get rid of the problems you're having).

God Bless You

A few months? Damn, but fair play. You got out quicker than I have these past years still

Best of all time!!

That's what they ranked as number one, "And then there were none." "Ten little indians" was the name used by prints in the US back in the day, and I'm not even going to mention the original name. It's a brilliant mystery novel, nonetheless; one of her best, in my opinion.

@@mafalda594 yeah the original name was something that rather not be said. But they are all the same book

Forgot about "Cards on the Table"! Definitely one of her best.

One does get a real sense of daily life and its changes both for Miss Marple and the village, yes, and the ending has what could be considered her Orient Express moment.

you must have not watched the The Clocks movie then. I'm not saying that The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is bad (cause it isn't(, but I simply can't compare it with The Clocks, Cat Among the Pigeons, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Elephants Can Remember, or a few others...

@@blabla-rg7ky i deed see the clocks but I still prefer the book of ackroyd over the movie

@@moviesrocks2 I didn't read a single AC book, but I've watched all of her movies (the ones with David Suchet I mean). And, with regards to movies, absolutely none of them beats The Clocks. I know this movie by heart, and yet, I get goosebumps and shivers down my spine whenever I re-watch it. Which means that the performance of the actors is nothing short of sheer perfection (which it is). But anyway, I haven't read any of her books, so I wouldn't know how good or bad they are, although... most people say that they are better than the movies, which I would tend to agree because in general books are better than movies :) Oh well.... to each their own I guess...

@@blabla-rg7ky yep. and in the case of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd the book is WAY better than the movie. Read it to find out. just my 2 cents

@@blabla-rg7ky and i've seen them all too & all the other versions of said movies & all the Marple movies/tv series (both versions). so i am very familiar with the movies

because the sequel to that version recently came out, the whole reason why they're doing this list.

@@Mai2727 Yes, it's obviously a plug.

I agree the 1974 version was superior, Albert Finney was great as Poirot. I think David Suchet is the best portrayal of Poirot but his version of Murder on the Orient Express wasn't done that well IMO.

Far superior. That original is one of my favorite movies of all time. The all-star cast can’t be beat. The remake was so disappointing.

Not a fan of Miss Marple either but A Murder Is Announced is very good. Can’t tolerate Ariadne Oliver. I find her shrill and absolutely irritating.

I love those stories. Have you seen Geraldine McEwan Miss Marple shes amazing and it might change your view.

DEFINITELY ....CREEPY

Oops I guess you do have to watch the video after all.

@@juliec5309 I watched it. Opinion has not changed.

He won praise from Agatha Christie’s grandson who was never happy with some of the actor’s mustaches.

That one is so great

Sameeee

Love Tommy and Tuppence :-) Always wondered what would have happened if they had ever crossed paths with Nick and Nora Charles LOL

The TV mini series "And Then There None" made in 2015 had the original ending. The original title of the book contained a racial epithet but I don't think it had as much of a derogatory connotation as it does today.

Thanks @John B! I found all 3 episodes on YT. I will be watching them soon. ☺️

"Easy to kill" was the first one I read as well. I loved it, and was completely taken in, like the novice that I was :)

Just finished reading hercule Poirot Christmas I really enjoyed it ☃️😊

Totally agree 🙂

I'm sure you have, it was her most popular. it was known by a different name when it first came out. 10 little indians. It's very well written a must for sure

Yup... Endless Night!

YEP