What a fascinating book. I was impressed by the storyline and the characters were all well written and complex. Where there are complex storylines combined with intriguing characters the reader experience is magnified tremendously. To have a book that is well written as well as entertaining is a delight. Reading is about escaping your world and entering another one. Here I forgot about my own life and was immersed in the world created by the author. I would recommend this book.

I thoroughly enjoyed The Monogram Murders.  It kept me in suspense as to whom committed the murders.  I am not usually a murder mystery book reader, but I am definitely glad that I read this book.

The Monogram Murders, a Hercules Poirot story, reads very much like an Agatha Christie original. The twists and turns regarding the murders of three people in a London high class hotel are very reminiscent of Christie’s writing style.  While many theories and puzzles are raised throughout the story, I believe that all questions were answered to the reader’s satisfaction. Easy to read and to become engrossed in the drama..

I didn't have an idea of what I was really going to expect out of this book, I went into reading it with a blank slate to it and to see what I thought..... I didn't hate it, but it also wasn't one of my favorites. The writing style is good, but it felt like the plot was missing pieces while trying to be too complex at the same time. This being a detective book, I would've thought there would be more character build detective wise and it seemed to be lacking for me. I received this copy through a book club group and wanted to try it out, and have not been sworn off by this author but hoping to try again to see if there could be more in another storyline.

It is always hard to follow a master like Agatha Christie. I know some diehard fans are going to be brutal with comparisons. Perhaps I was also a little too optimistic about this book. I love mysteries and thrillers and I was intrigued with the premise that someone is able to predict and warn someone about their own murder. Not a bad read, but I was critical of what I saw as blatant negligence on the part of the detective. I guess I watch too many Law & Order / NCIS shows so I expect people to be thorough in their investigations and interview every key witness. I would probably not read another one in this series, but I would be willing to read another stand alone novel by this same author.

If you like Agatha Christie, it’s likely that you’ll enjoy this book. The book kept me guessing throughout. It kept me changing my mind about who had plotted and committed the murders. It was more twisty-turny serpentines of plot than I think I’ve ever seen in any other book. I thought the Pirot in this book was spot on. Catchpool, on the other hand wasn't believable. I just can't imagine that a detective as inept as he could hold his job or would have ever reached the level of detective. If it wasn't for Pirot in this book, Catchpool would have fallen flat on his face. Not at all believable.

At points, it did seem that certain scenes seemed belabored. They went on too long, longer than was necessary to make the points intended. I suppose that’s necessary in order to see Pirot at work. And at times, things changed so much and so rapidly that I could almost sense my head spinning.

If you want to see lies, lies, and more lies, actual and by omission, than this is the book for you. The purpose, of course, is to insure that no one fesses up to doing the deeds. It all added to keeping me guessing until the very end.

The writing is good, and the book was very easy to read. I haven’t been much of a Christie fan, but after reading this spinoff, I think I might need to give her books another look.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley. I thank them for their generosity, but it had no effect on this review. All opinions in this review reflect my true and honest reactions to reading this book.

An enjoyable thriller with the famous detective Hercules Poirot. I enjoyed this mystery but it was a little long with his attention to detail and overanalysis. It could have 100 pages shorter. I enjoy this author however and her ability to take  this character and run with it. .

I have not read a Poirot book by Agatha Christie before so I don't have anything to compare between this book and the original books by Agatha Christie.  

I had to keep telling myself that the time period in this book was 1929.  The main detective on the case of the murders, Mr. Catchpool, seems so inept.  The murders were discovered just after 8 pm and after arriving on the scene and becoming overcome by memories of his grandpa when he died, Mr. Catchpool goes back to his boarding house.  He leaves the bodies where they have been found.  Maybe a detective with Scotland Yard could get away with that in 1929 but it seems a little bit ludicrous.  Hercules Poirot is retired and staying at the same boarding house and he becomes more involved in solving the murders that the main detective.

Hercule Poirot is back!  Sophie Hannah has done a seemeless job in creating the myaterikusness of an Agatha Christie mystery.  I'm thrilled that this is the beginning of a series.

I've so enjoy having new Poirot stories. This one was a little convoluted but still fun. Poirot does seem to have become a bit stuffier.

The original Agatha Christie books have a charm and a status. Trying to emulate those characters and similar situations is a worthy task. Thus The Monogram Murders is worth the read if you will realize this is not the original, but an adequate attempt. I wish the book cover had not plastered Agatha Christies' name so boldly across it.

I'm embarrassed to say I've never read an Agatha Christie novel so I went into this book with an open mind and blank slate. Oh my goodness the characters were annoying though! Poirot comes off as an arrogant know it all. I also found it irritating how he talks about himself in the third person and kept referring to the "little grey cells". I'm sure in the original Agatha Christie books Poirot is a quirky and eccentric yet likable character but he just didn't work for me in this book. I also don't understand how Catchpool can be a detective when he can't stomach death and secretly hopes for Poirot to solve the case for him. In the end, the murder was so convoluted and the characters' motivations didn't seem to make a whole lot of sense. I don't think I'll be reading the other books in this series.

While on a sabbatical, Hercule Poirot master sleuth,  is sitting in a café enjoying some coffee when a women under duress appears fearing for her certain and earned death. She implores Poirot not to get involved. What follows is multiple murders, secrets on a level that take an entire village to contain, broken hearts, and revenge.  The reader is taken on a journey of clues and misdirection until the ultimate conclusion that only Poirot is capable of delivering.
Poirot loves to hear himself talk! And he regularly does so in the third person. If I allowed myself to harken back to the timeframe in which this crime takes place (1920's -30's), and the flamboyance in which this character emerges, I had a good time reading. I identified most with his Scotland yard sidekick, Edward Catchpool, the often befuddled, not very good detective. Poirot's long-winded explanations and desire for an audience while he parsed out clues or reveals the whole crime along with perpetrators, just made Catchpool feel humiliated and annoyed for missing all the clues.  Try as I might, I was unable to solve the crime(s). 
I'd give this one 3 1/2 if possible, but will round to 4*

I love Agatha Christie novels that feature Hercule Poirot and The Monogram Murders written by Sophie Hannah was a new process for me  I had no idea that this was done, I quite enjoyed reading this and reminiscing about Agatha’s work! I think this Poirot is as smart and charming and totally in control!! I did not quite get Mr. Carchpool being so unaware and just plan ineffective but maybe future storylines will see him grow into a  better, more confident detective!  The story was well thought out and fun to watch unravel! I was able to connect with a couple of the characters and disliked all the rest. I was surprised at a couple of twists and enjoyed the ending!!#NETGALLEY#THEMONOGRAMMURDERS

I began reading this book with a bit of worry.  I"m a huge Agatha Christie fan.  How on earth could someone else write a Poirot book?  I almost decided not to read it.   But, I pressed on and DID read it.  Wow, what a surprise!  It was actually a very good book.  Very much in keeping with Agatha Christie's Poirot.   

The mystery itself was a wily one.  Full of twists and red herrings.  It did seem to drag at times, I feel the story could have been wrapped up sooner.  All in all, though, it was a good story.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I love a good murder mystery and Sophie Hannah’s book does not disappoint.  I was apprehensive to read this book because it wasn't written by the great Agatha Christie herself, but the Hannah's story did a good job portraying Hercule Poirot.

This is a twisted mystery with a little bit of humor thrown in.  It kept me up late at night trying to finish it!!  I enjoyed the writing style and will read more from this author in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Publishers for an ARC of this book in exchange for my opinion.

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Although I am not a Hercule Poirot fan, this was an amusing story with lots of twists and turns.  It did seem to drag on occasionally, but the ending did come and it was believable.

This book just wasn’t my cup of tea. I didn’t connect with or enjoy the characters and The plot was lacking for me.

Hercule Poirot does it again! I enjoy reading mysteries but this had a very complex plot. There were a lot of characters to follow. I'm not sure the motive was believable

The Monogram Murders runs true to Agatha Christie's impressive legacy. Hercule Poirot falls into a case while he is supposed to be on break. Along with his young friend, Inspector Catchpool, a case falls into Poirot's laps that is twisty and mind bending. A multiple murder at a local hotel traces back to a small town tragedy from years ago. Catchpool shares the spotlight with Hercule Poirot as the great detective tries to retrain the young inspector's way of thinking and expand his skills. Interesting and a definite whodunit, the story is unpredictable and complex for a classic mystery feel. My voluntary, unbiased review is based upon a review copy from Netgalley.