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Inspiration for the major motion picture A Haunting in Venice, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, coming September 2023!

When a Halloween Party turns deadly, it falls to Hercule Poirots to unmask a murderer in Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery, Hallowe’en Party.

At a Halloween party, Joyce—a hostile thirteen-year-old—boasts that she once witnessed a murder. When no one believes her, she storms off home. But within hours her body is found, still in the house, drowned in an apple-bobbing tub.

That night, Hercule Poirot is called in to find the `evil presence'. But first he must establish whether he is looking for a murderer or a double-murderer...

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000FC122I
Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow Paperbacks; Reissue edition (October 3, 2006)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 3, 2006
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4510 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0007120680
Reviewer: Deeds
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: You can't beat Agatha Christie stories.
Review: You never get a bad Hurcule Poirot story. Agatha Christie books are the best.

Reviewer: Michael Wojciehoski
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Apples
Review: Clues were there. Didn’t catch them. Interesting once again how Poirot puts it together. Mayhem, false tales, bribery and many, many alibis.

Reviewer: Victoria G Memminger
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: a NEW FRONTIER FOR CHRISTIE
Review: Agatha Christie is not known for plots involving teen-agers, but she manages to write a gripping story about a teens and murder, deftly making Hercule Poirot the man who solves the case while dealing with any number of scary teen-agers.

Reviewer: Ethan
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A quick and enjoyable mystery with a touch of suspense and whimsy
Review: With Halloween just around the corner, I decided to intensify the holiday spirit by diving headfirst into a Halloween-themed novel. Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie, intriguingly adapted into a film just last month, emerged as the ideal choice. My affinity for mysteries, which dates back to my earliest reading days, has firmly established Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot as a perennial favorite on my literary roster. There's an undeniable allure to a well-constructed locked-room mystery, and Christie's mastery of this genre is second to none.Thirteen-year-old Joyce is swept up in the Halloween spirit as she lends a hand with the final preparations for a Halloween party. Amidst the unfolding tricks and treats, she boldly declares that she has been an eyewitness to a murder. Her claim is met with dismissive laughter from the others at the gathering, who chalk it up to the fanciful tales of a young and naive girl. Frustrated and hurt, Joyce abruptly departs from the party. As the hours pass, a macabre revelation shocks everyone. Joyce's lifeless body is discovered in the basement, submerged in an apple-bobbing tub. In the aftermath of this gruesome find, the celebrated detective Hercule Poirot is summoned to lead the investigation. Against the backdrop of a night steeped in trickery and the supernatural, it falls upon Poirot to unmask the true evil presence responsible for this horrifying act.Agatha Christie's novels excel when they deliver unexpected revelations at the story's conclusion. Others are appreciated for the meticulous unfolding of the mystery's components. Hallowe'en Party falls into the latter category—a novel resembling a complex jigsaw puzzle. It's enjoyable to witness the gradual assembly of all the pieces, yet once they are complete, the intrigue wanes. Placing the story on Halloween injects an additional layer of mystery and whimsy that greatly enhances the narrative. I personally discerned the plot's trajectory early in the book, but the journey to the grand revelation remained an entertaining experience. If you're seeking a last-minute addition to your Halloween reading list, Hallowe'en Party is a delightful choice. It offers a quick and enjoyable adventure for this spooky holiday.

Reviewer: KRS
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Brilliant!!!
Review: I read this book with excitement and in anticipation before going to see the movie "A Haunting in Venice". I look forward to seeing how much of this book they take from to create the movie.I grew up reading Agatha Christie and watching the BBC movies of Hercule Peroit and Miss Marple with my mom. I am a huge fan and I look forward to many more books turned into movies with the current Piroit.This book is classic Christie! Definitely a must read!

Reviewer: Patrick K
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Fun Party For What It Was
Review: I bought this book because it will be the inspiration for the next Hercule Poirot film "A Haunting in Venice" which comes out in September 2023. Now, from reading the novel's synopsis and watching the movie's trailer, it is evident that this book is different from the film. They are classifying the film as "inspired" rather than based on the novel. So, if you're reading this novel to be prepared for the film (as I did) then you will be disappointed. It is different. This novel does not take place in Venice. There is no seance. A few of the characters in the novel appear in the film, but they have been changed to suit the new story being told.That being said, this novel is a fun mystery, though it isn't Christie's best. It starts out slow, though once Hercule enters the story, it picks up. The middle of the novel does slow down again as the pieces of the mystery or put into play. Having read her other novels, I can say that this part of a mystery novel often slows down at times, but this novel slows down even more than expected. While the information is important, it feels as if there could have been a more exciting way to present the story. What saves the novel is the reveal of the murderer. I will admit that I had it guessed early on, though I didn't guess all the elements at play. Once it was all revealed, I did find myself coming around to the novel and the story established. It could have been revealed in a better manner, in my opinion. Then again, I'm not as good a writer as Christie, so I can't make a huge critique.I'd read it again, though it isn't my first choice within the Hercule Poirot collection.

Reviewer: Miztaz
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Murder at a Halloween 🎃 Party
Review: I had to read this one, firstly I happened to love Halloween so I had to check it out. We are introduce to a lady that was helpingTo prepare for a Halloween Party. Her first name was most unusual...a Ariadne Oliver...a Mystery Writer, who was visiting a friend of hers. Now the scene was set...the characters are brought into the story, and we meet the younger child. At first you'rewondering how a child could become a victim...how terrible, a young girl. But the careful planning of Miss Christie you followAlong with the book. This child announces that she had witnessed a murder. That would turn anyone's blood COLD.Of course NO believes her...not from a child...what could she be talking about. But it did make someone nervous..and enoughto commit a murder. As you're reading along the story (with H. Poriot) your wondering WHO was the guilty party guest.As you continue to read the book more fascinating characters are brought into the suspense and A Lot of twist and turns.I very much enjoyed reading another Agatha Christie book...my main objective is to read as much as I can.

Reviewer: Library Lady
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent book!
Review: Wonderful stories by Agatha Christie! Great to read in October!Or use as a book group choice.

Reviewer: Atulya Sinha
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: ‘Hallowe’en Party’, published in 1969, is amongst the best of Agatha Christie’s works. Apart from the legendary Hercule Poirot, this book features crime fiction writer Mrs Ariadne Oliver, the author’s attempt to caricature herself!“Preparations for a children’s party usually give far more trouble to the organisers than an entertainment devised for those of adult years.” While preparations are being made for a Hallowe’en party hosted by the domineering Mrs Drake, 12-year-old Joyce claims that she has witnessed a murder, possibly to attract Mrs Oliver’s attention. She is not taken seriously as she has the reputation of being a compulsive liar – but while the party is in full swing someone kills Joyce by holding down her head in a bucket of water meant for a party game. Hercule Poirot enters the scene and discovers that several unnatural deaths had taken place in and around the village in recent years. Before the present case can be investigated, Poirot would need to look into the earlier cases…Hercule Poirot made his first appearance during the First World War and most of Poirot’s novels are set in the 1930s and 1940s. This book, by contrast, is set in the late 1960s, when British society was grappling with problems like broken homes and drug abuse. There are several children in this book and they seem unusually precocious, both physically and emotionally.While the plot is excellent, this book appears to be riddled with stereotypes and prejudices. A character who claims to have enjoyed a vacation in India talks about “a Maharajah and a tiger shoot and elephants” even though the plot is set in the post-Colonial era. A missing ‘au pair’ girl provokes much xenophobia. “She came from some country in the middle of Europe. Some long name,” says Mrs McKay soon after she had declared “These foreign girls are all the same.”Even the British characters are not immune to class prejudices. When Poirot hears that Harriet Leaman, who was employed as a cleaner, had been asked to witness her employer’s will, he enquires “She can read and write?” No doubt, it can be argued that such condescending attitudes are shown by the characters in the book, not by the author herself, but such examples provide insights into British society well after the sun had set on the Empire.This book will be enjoyed by Agatha Christie’s fans on account of its complex plot with many twists in the end, not to mention Poirot’s vanity and his insistence on wearing tight patent leather shoes while walking around the countryside!

Reviewer: Junrei
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This story is not set in Venice and has nothing to do with the movie. Very disappointing. Christie’s original story was not very interesting either, in my opinion.

Reviewer: Stephanie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Hallowe'en Party stands as a testament to Agatha Christie's enduring legacy, and this dual experience of reading the book and watching the movie offers a delightful immersion into the world of mystery, beauty, and human complexity. Don't miss the opportunity to unravel the secrets of this exceptional story through both mediumsI highly recommend both the novel and its cinematic counterpart. After enjoying the intricacies of Christie's storytelling in Hallowe'en Party, watching the movie directed by Kenneth Branagh is a must. It provides a fresh perspective on the classic tale, allowing audiences to experience the mystery in a new and visually engaging way.What adds to the excitement is the recent film adaptation of Hallowe'en Party, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh. This cinematic rendition brings Christie's vivid characters and atmospheric setting to life on the screen. The movie captures the essence of the book, offering a visual feast for fans of the genreSet amidst a Hallowe'en party, the story takes a sinister turn when Joyce Reynolds, a young girl, boasts of witnessing a murder and later turns up drowned in an apple-bobbing tub. The tale unfolds with an eerie ambiance, drawing readers into a world of deception and self-reflection encapsulated in the haunting quote: "He hummed softly. ‘Regarde, Narcisse Regarde dans l’eau Regarde, Narcisse, que tu es beau Il n’y a au monde Que la Beauté.'" These words resonate, emphasizing the pursuit of beauty and introspection, enhancing the story's depthI'm thrilled to share my enthusiastic review of Hallowe'en Party by the brilliant Agatha Christie. This gripping mystery, woven with layers of intrigue and poetic beauty, left me utterly captivated

Reviewer: Alberto Cardinelli
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Trovo che la lettura della Christie nell'originale inglese sia assimilabile ad una full immersion nella lingua parlata che può aiutare le conversation skills. Si impara bene ad esempio a coniugare correttamente i verbi. E poi si apprendono vocaboli nuovi dell'everyday english. Un amabile compendio alla lettura di un dizionario o di un quotidiano. Una lingua si impara anche così: leggendo.

Reviewer: Paloma Sánchez
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: La edición en Kindle, impecable. Mi crítica no tiene que ver con la calidad del producto de Amazon, sino con la calidad del libro. No era lo que esperaba! El título por lo menos en inglés resulta engañoso ya que es sobre Halloween, y no tiene nada que ver con esto! Este libro es de los escritos por Agatha Christie casi al final por lo cual carece ese elemento de misterio... Si tienes entre otras opciones de títulos de Agatha, ve por ellos y no gastes en éste.