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- Language
- Italian
- Published in
- Publisher
- Mondadori
- Pages
- 178
- ISBN
- 9788804507727
Subjects
Original edition details
Other editions (74)
The Big Four (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)
2023 • Warbler Press
English
The Big Four Agatha Christie 100th Anniversary Collection
2023 • MiraVista Press
English
Hercule Poirot in the Big Four
2023 • Wildside Press, LLC
English
The Big Four
1986 • Bantam Books
English
The Big Four
2016 • HarperCollins Publishers
English
Other editions

The Big Four (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)
2023 • Warbler Press
English

The Big Four Agatha Christie 100th Anniversary Collection
2023 • MiraVista Press
English

Hercule Poirot in the Big Four
2023 • Wildside Press, LLC
English

The Big Four
1986 • Bantam Books
English

The Big Four
2016 • HarperCollins Publishers
English

The Big Four A Hercule Poirot Mystery
2022 • Courier Dover Publications
English

The Big Four
2023 • Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
English

Big Four
2004 • HarperCollins Publishers
English

The Big Four A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
2004 • Harper Collins
English

The Big Four
2016 • HarperCollins Publishers Limited
English

Big Four
2006 • HarperCollins Publishers
English

The Big Four
1986 • Penguin Publishing Group
English

The Big Four
1978 • Dell
English

Big Four
2008 • HarperCollins Publishers
English

Big Four
2004 • HarperCollins Publishers
English

The Big Four
2023 • Murine Publications LLC
English

The Big Four
1978 • Fontana/Collins
English

The Big Four
2023 • Birch Tree Publishing
English

The Big Four
2002 • HarperCollins
English

The Big Four
1984 • Berkley Books
English

The Big Four
2023 • Simon and Schuster
English

The Big Four
2016 • HarperCollins Publishers Limited
English

Big Four
1974 • Ulverscroft Large Print Books
English

The Big Four
1992 • G K Hall & Co
English

The Big Four
1980 • Pan Books
English

The Big Four
2007 • HarperCollins
English

The Big Four A Hercule Poirot Mystery
2022 • Courier Dover Publications
English

The Big Four
2024 • Paper and Pen
English

The Big Four
1984 • Berkley
English

The Big Four
2006 • HarperCollins
English

The Big Four
1997 • Harpercollins Pub Ltd
English

The Big Four
2004 • HarperCollins
English

Los Cuatro Grandes
2022 • Booket
Spanish

Los cuatro grandes
2019 • Espasa
Spanish

Os quatro grandes
2003 • ASA
Portuguese

Büyük Dörtler
2020 • Altin Kitaplar
Turkish

The Big Four: A Hercule Poirot Mystery
2023 • Spire Books
English

Los Cuatro Grandes
1985 • Molino, Editorial
Spanish

The Big Four (Hercule Poirot Mystery)
2011 • Center Point Pub
English

The Big Four Complete & Unabridged
2002 • HarperCollins Audio
English

Les Quatre
1992 • Librarie des Champs-Élysées
French

Die großen Vier Roman
1997 • Scherz
German

Big Four
2010 • HarperCollins Publishers Limited
English

Poirot e i quattro
2019 • Mondadori
Italian

Poirot e i quattro
1994 • Mondadori
Italian

Die grossen Vier
1981 • Scherz
German

The Big Four A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
2024 • HarperCollins Publishers
English

Los Cuatro Grandes
1995 • Molino, Editorial
Spanish

The Big Four: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Mystery Masters)
2004 • AudioGO
English

The Big Four: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Hercule Poirot Mysteries, 4)
2011 • William Morrow Paperbacks
English

The Big Four: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Mystery Masters)
2004 • Audio Partners, The, Mystery Masters
English

The Big Four A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
2021 • HarperCollins Publishers
English

The Big Four: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Hercule Poirot Mysteries, Book 5) (Hercule Poirot Mysteries (Audio))
2016 • HarperCollins Publishers and Blackstone Audio
English

Les Quatre
2006 • Editions du Masque
French

The Big Four: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Hercule Poirot Mysteries, Book 5) (Hercule Poirot Mysteries (Audio))
2016 • HarperCollins Publishers and Blackstone Audio
English

Balzac et la peinture (0000)
2004 • VERDIER
French

The Big Four (Poirot)
2018 • HarperCollins
English

The Big Four
1984 • Berkley Books
English

Los Cuatro Grandes
2000 • Planeta
Spanish

Big Four: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Hercule Poirot Mysteries, 5)
2014 • William Morrow Paperbacks
English

The Big Four
1991 • Cengage Gale
English

Big Four: A Hercule Poirot Mystery
2023 • LA CASE Books
English

Big Four : A Hercule Poirot Mystery
2023 • Independently Published
English

Big Four
2023 • Birch Tree Publishing
English

The Big Four Agatha Christie 100th Anniversary Collection
2023 • MiraVista Press
English

Big Four
2023 • Digireads.com Publishing
English

The Big Four (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)
2023 • Warbler Press
English

The Big Four
2003 • HarperCollins
English

The Big Four
2023 • Neeland Media
English

Los Cuatro Grandes
2020 • Independently Published
Spanish

Big Four
2025 • Page Publications
English

Los Cuatro Grandes
2020 • Independently Published
Spanish

The Big Four: A Hercule Poirot Mystery
2023 • LA CASE Books
English

Big Four A Hercule Poirot Mystery
2023 • Murine Publications
English
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Rating Sources
The book is often praised for its unique departure from Agatha Christie's typical whodunit mysteries, venturing into the realm of international espionage and thriller genres. Readers found the ambitious scope and global implications of the plot to be a refreshing change, with some noting Christie's surprising foresight in incorporating concepts like advanced wireless technology and atomic energy for a 1927 novel. The narrative offers a fast-paced, action-packed experience, which some reviewers found highly entertaining and a "wild ride." Moments of warm and humorous interaction between Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings are highlighted, and some appreciate seeing a more human and fallible side of Poirot, making him more relatable. Despite its unconventional nature, many still found the plot to be intriguing and well-constructed, making for an enjoyable and thrilling read.
However, a significant number of reviews criticize the book's structure, widely attributing its disjointed feel to its origins as a collection of short stories loosely stitched together into a novel. This results in a narrative that often feels messy, with an abundance of characters appearing and disappearing, and frequent, sometimes confusing, changes in location. Many readers expressed disappointment with Poirot's atypical portrayal, finding his involvement in fighting supervillains with disguises and gadgets to be out of character and stretching credulity. The antagonists themselves, a global cabal of four masterminds, are often deemed underdeveloped, lacking clear motives, and their overarching plot for world domination is considered far-fetched and unrealistic. Some reviewers also pointed out uncomfortable racial undertones in the depiction of certain characters and found the dialogue and overall writing quality to be below Christie's usual standard, leading to a less satisfying reading experience.
Ultimately, this book receives a very mixed reception, standing out as a divisive entry in Christie's bibliography, with some even citing Christie's own negative reflections on it. While it may not be considered one of her best works, its unconventional nature offers a different kind of entertainment. It is generally not recommended for new readers of Agatha Christie or those seeking a classic Poirot murder mystery. Instead, it is best suited for hardcore Poirot fans and completionists who are interested in exploring the full range of Christie's work, including her experiments with other genres. Readers who enjoy spy thrillers, international intrigue, or a more action-oriented narrative, and who are willing to approach the story without taking it too seriously, might find it an amusing and unique addition to the series.
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