Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (Agatha Christie Mysteries Collection (Paperback))

I enjoyed this book. It was an interesting story with twists and the characters were fun to read about

A fun, thrilling mystery-adventure with engagingly unlucky young heroes and twists that go in unexpected places - even when you think you know what's going on! As usual, Agatha Christie is the mistress of the whodunit aspect, with villains who are wicked, interesting, surprising all at once - but also protagonists and allies in unlikely places.Highly recommended - especially if you like something a little different in your Christie!The softback book looks good and serviceable. It arrived quickly in adequate packaging.

Nothing will ever be better than "And Then There Were None, but this book is Christie's 2nd best book behind that one. Satisfying from start to finish. The beginning draws you in, the story grabs and holds onto you (hard to put it down!), and the ending is excellent. If you like Christie, read this one!!

While Agatha Christie is best-known for her sleuths like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, I've discovered that some hidden gems among her "standalone" novels. Why Didn't They Ask Evans? Is a thoroughly enjoyable read, anchored by the terrific chemistry between the protagonists, lifelong friends Bobby Jones, son of the local vicar, and Lady Frances Derwent. Their relationship, particularly the way they constantly spar and view their case, reminds me of another pair of Christie sleuths - Tommy and Tuppence. I could Christie turning Frances & Bobby's adventures into a series - but perhaps that never happened because it would have been a little too similar to Tommy & Tuppence's adventures.Why Didn't They Ask Evans? is a thoroughly enjoyable read. It's fast-paced and quite humorous, thanks in large part to Frankie's character. She operates in a constant, dizzying state of activity that tends to leave everyone she encounters in a wake of confusion - so generally speaking, she can get away with pretty much anything. Witnessing the quieter, more deliberate Bobby keep up with her is a lot of fun. Christie packs the novel with her trademark twists and turns, and keeping up with how the large cast of characters is related can be a bit confusing if you're not focused on the story. By the end of the novel, the guilty parties have become apparent, but that doesn't detract from one's enjoyment of the tale in the least - watching Bobby and Frankie survive their excursion into the detective world is far too entertaining. I rank this as one of my favorite Christie novels.

In terms of plot, this is not one of Agatha Christie's best. It focuses more on a (romantic buddies) crime-solving duo, than on intricacies of motive and concealment. But it's a pleasant enough read, although it relies on a few too many cliches (e.g. bumbling friend, whose only purpose is to show up at just the right moment). And the mystery of the title phrase is resolved by a far-fetched coincidence that made me think Agatha Christie had been reading Charles Dickens' Great Expectations right before she wrote this.The one thing she does really well in this work is to create a sense of atmosphere in the reader's mind. The way she describes surroundings, lighting conditions, weather, etc — I could imagine all the scenes clearly, as they unfolded.I did enjoy this book, but more for the writing itself, than for the story.

This mystery begins in a seaside town on the coast of Wales on a beach over a cliff. One of the main characters, Bobby, who is introduced immediately hears a strange noise and when he investigates finds a man, who has "fallen" over a cliff and is unconscious. The doctor on the scene determines the man is injured beyond hope and leaves to get help. Bobby is left alone to stay with the man, who after a few short minutes becomes conscious and utters, "Why Didn't The Ask Evans?" then instantly dies. Bobby finds a picture of a very captivating woman in the pocket of the dead man and begins to wonder about the man's life as well as his death. The second of the main characters, Frankie, who is Bobby's childhood friend is soon introduced when Bobby tells of the events prior to their meeting. Both of them crave adventure, much like Christie's Tommy and Tuppence characters, which are of whom they reminded me. The two friends begin to question what had actually happened in the case of the man who died over the cliff and scheme to find out more about his life once he is identified and the circumstances surrounding his death. This lands them in the middle of a cast of strange characters all of whom seem to have something to hide, which further peaks their curiosity and leads them into various events and even danger. The book has everything any mystery reader could possibly enjoy: suspense, murder, danger, and even love. From the beginning I was compelled to peruse this story and found myself captured within it's pages. The characters, settings described, and storyline were so interesting it made me wonder, "Why didn't I read this sooner?"

A fun who done it with two young sleuths and the usual Agatha Christie twist at the end. This is a book with with some characters that I do not think were used again as main protagonists and I liked their energy. Christie used these characters to present a different background and context to readers than the usual Marple and Hercule. It's a cute cozy mystery and I enjoyed it. The audio book was read by a wonderful narrator, Emilia Fox, who did a marvellous job.

I’ve never been disappointed when it comes to Agatha Christie. All her books are extremely entertaining and “Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?” is no exception. Believable characters you care about, an engaging mystery puzzle, and enough dare doing to keep you on the edge of your seat. Ms Christie is the queen of mystery fiction, and in my mind, will never be dethroned!

This book was written at the beginning of Agatha Christie’s career and it is far better than her later mysteries. Most of the later mysteries tended to follow some sort of formula. On the other hand, this mystery is completely unpredictable, yet completely logical in hindsight.

A great read and collection. Perfect book from Agatha Christie before the PC words were omitted

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