Crooked House by Agatha Christie

Crooked House

Agatha Christie's Classic Mystery with Stirring Narration

Written byAgatha Christie
Length1h46m
Release dateSeptember 10, 2010
Languageenglish
★★★★☆ 4.5 (240 ratings)

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AuthorAgatha Christie
NarratorAnna Maxwell Martin, Full Cast, Rory Kinnear
Runtime1h46m
PublishedSeptember 10, 2010
Rating★★★★☆ 4.5 / 5 (240 ratings)
CategoriesArts & Entertainment, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Radio, Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Family Life, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Traditional Detectives, Thriller & Suspense, Crime Thrillers
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Crooked House, narrated by Anna Maxwell Martin and a full cast including Rory Kinnear, offers a gripping adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic detective story. The pacing is taut, building suspense from the outset as Sophia Leonides returns to her family home, only to find herself entangled in a web of secrets and lies. This audiobook stands out with its powerful performances, particularly Maxwell Martin's evocative rendering of Christie’s intricate plot twists.

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  • Expert narration by Anna Maxwell Martin, Full Cast, Rory Kinnear brings every character and scene to life across 1h46m of immersive audio.
  • Bestseller-quality story from Agatha Christie, rated 4.5 stars by 240 listeners.
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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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Anna Maxwell Martin delivers a standout performance, infusing the narrative with a palpable tension that mirrors the story's intrigue. The full cast, including Rory Kinnear as Charles Hayward, brings depth to the characters, making their motivations and conflicts feel vividly real. Despite some predictable moments, the production quality is top-notch, with clear direction guiding listeners through the complex plot seamlessly. One minor critique is the occasionally heavy use of narration over dialogue, which can break immersion slightly. Nonetheless, Crooked House remains a compelling listen that any Christie fan would enjoy.

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