• The Big Four

  • A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
  • By: Agatha Christie
  • Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
  • Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,142 ratings)

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The Big Four

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
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Publisher's summary

Framed in the doorway of Hercule Poirot's bedroom stands an uninvited guest, coated from head to foot in dust. The man stares for a moment, then he sways and falls.

Who is he? Is he suffering from shock or just exhaustion? Above all, what is the significance of the figure 4, scribbled over and over again on a sheet of paper? Poirot finds himself plunged into a world of international intrigue, risking his life - and that of his twin brother - to uncover the truth.

©1927 Agatha Christie Limited (P)2002 HarperCollins Publishers

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Definitely different than other works…

…. and also different from the tv series version. Also, the usual personality traits seems to be exaggerated. Piorot surpasses self importance becoming arrogant while Hastings surpasses cluelessness becoming moronic.

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Very good

bit confused when he died … all in all very good work the narrator was really good too

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Typical Christie, excellent plot

Great twist and turns, whimsical characters that are clever and complicated, with a surprising death.

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excellent performance

unlike some other reviewers, I do not see James bond here. an enjoyable Poirot story made even better by Hugh Fraser's performance. unlike other Poirot stories which unfold over days or weeks, this one takes a long time for Poirot to unravel. not my favorite Poirot adventure, hence the 4 stars, but enjoyable nonetheless.

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Did not disappoint!

Very entertaining and a pleasure to listen to the narrator. Excellent plot twists and familiar characters.

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Magnificent! (Contains spoiler)

Hugh Fraser’s performance of this story could not have been better. I listened with rapt attention, and I’m listening again. Almost as good as watching it on Netflix. I was disappointed by SPOILER — Hastings being constantly duped and knocked out — but immensely entertaining as only Agatha Christie can deliver. 💕❤️

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Not really a mystery.

Well performed, but not really a mystery and that is what I look for in Agatha Christie novels.

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Go Hastings

This is a convoluted Poirot which was good, but not the best. What made me give it 5 stars was the fact that I loved Hastings in it. I have read over 3/4 of the Poirot books and I like Hastings as a foil for Poirot, and so that we the audience can have the plot explained to us. But in this book Hastings comes into his own it is a must read because it gives him so much character, and makes him into a truly loyal and honourable friend.

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Unpopular, but I LOVED this!

I know this isn’t a well-liked Christie book, but I loved it! Audibly gasped at a few moments. It’s not a classic Christie - but super fun. It’s a bit over-the-top and campy, but I love that. So much fun!

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Excellent

This has to be one of the best Hercule Poirot books of all time. Agatha Christie’s writing just paints the images and scenery “four” you. 😉 It really would be a fantastic story on the silver screen.

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