The Labors of Hercules

A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition

De: Agatha Christie

Narrado por: Hugh Fraser

In appearance Hercule Poirot hardly resembled an ancient Greek hero. Yet, reasoned the detective, like Hercules, he had been responsible for ridding society of some of its most unpleasant monsters.

So, in the period leading up to his retirement, Poirot makes up his mind to accept just 12 more cases: his self-imposed "Labors". Each would go down in the annals of crime as a heroic feat of deduction.

©1947 Agatha Christie Limited (P)2005 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

great short stories. superb narration.

I like short stories mire than lengthy books and all the 12 shortstories had a great plot and tge narrator made tgem superbly enjoyable.

Collection of short stories

I am not a big fan of short stories, so I did not like this book as a whole. Some of the stories are worth it, some I skipped. I read this book because I want to read all the Poirot's, I would not recommend this book unless you are a fan already.

Quite brilliant

I think one of the very best Poirot collections. Highly original, cleverly plotted, very well narrated. A true favorite.

Fun Stories

Very fun different stories about Hercules and his labors. I loved the voice performance by Hugh Fraser.

A clever book.

Another great performance by Hugh Frasier, and a very clever concept by Agatha Christie. Time well spent.

consistent and enjoyablei

If you could sum up The Labors of Hercules in three words, what would they be?

it was an enjoyable plot which was read in a clear and calm tone. It was easy to follow and continue even after missing time.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

the plot kept the listener involved by the way everything flowed and fit together.

Have you listened to any of Hugh Fraser’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes I have listened to Hugh Fraser before. His tone and diction is quite enjoyable.

Who was the most memorable character of The Labors of Hercules and why?

Poirit because of his simplicity and the way he solves the case at hand.

Awesome read

Agatha Christie at the top of her game and with an interesting premise to frame the stories. Not a clunker in the bunch. Of course, Hugh Fraser’s narration is spot on.

Well done

Wonderful material, wonderful performance. Looking forward to more audio books by Agatha Christie and performed by Hugh Fraser.

Excellent! Once again Poirot!

Again a case of the book being so so much better than the poor attempt at the adaptation for the Poirot last season. While there is no one better to be Poirot then David Suchet, Hugh does an amazing take of the Belgian detective in this varied and complex and as it turns out unfilmable case. Highly recommended and enjoyable.

Can't go wrong with Poirot

Another great Poirot adventure, albeit in his later years. Hugh Fraser is the best narrator hands down. He makes it sound as though different actors are taking each character. I love listening to him!