My husband and I are big Agatha Christie fans. I haven't read all of her books but we must have watched every screen adaptation under the sky. The only story not known to us is "The Mousetrap" and I wasn't even aware that there is a book you can buy. So, when the Read the Year Club decided we would read 1952 this time, I stumbled upon this story. I was really happy because I don't think we'll get to London that quickly and who knows whether it is possible to watch the play then.
Anyway, the story is just typical for Agatha Christie. Lots of suspects, everyone could be the murderer. And it is all so puzzling, confusing. Just like any other Agatha Christie story.
So, if you have the chance to visit the play, go ahead. And if not, read the play. I'm not a big fan of reading plays but this one was really easy to read. And entertaining.
"The play 'The Mousetrap' revolves around a couple who set up a guesthouse for the first time and find that their visitors are not what they seem - that every visitor seems to have some connection to the couple, expected or unexpected. This is not made known until much later when a ski-happy policeman Trotter arrives on the scene, and starts connecting the Monkswell manor (the house) to a violent death scene in Paddington a few hours ago, where a notebook was left behind at the crime scene with the words 'Monkswell Manor' written on it. Trotter then gets everyone hyped up over this murderer's identity. This play is good because it showed that everyone could be a suspect, and that element of scariness cannot be missed in this very exciting play, a play that delves back into the histories of its characters. Suspense abounds as the murderer's identity is slowly revealed. A great book - not to be missed."
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Great choice! I've never read the play but have seen it performed, when it was doing an anniversary tour. I loved it - so clever, and I can see why it's lasted so long.
ReplyDeleteAnniversary tour, wow. That must have been great, Karen. We had lots of tours coming to our town when I lived in England, and I also managed to go to London from time to time. Unfortunately, we didn't live there long enough for me to see The Mousetrap.
DeleteThanks for reminding me this way of some nice shows we saw.
I got to see this play several years ago and really enjoyed it. :D
ReplyDeleteThat's great, Lark. I am determined to watch it the next time we will be in London.
DeleteI saw this as a play many years ago. This is the only Agatha Christie that I could guess who was the murderer. It is a great play.
ReplyDeleteInteresting, Lisbeth. To be honest, I had a similar feeling. I will still go and watch it, should I ever get to London again.
DeleteThat must have been an enjoyable surprise to realize you could read it!
ReplyDeleteIt was indeed, Emma. I didn't know she had published it.
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