The Seven Dials Mystery - Classic Mystery Review

Goodreads:  The Seven Dials Mystery by Agatha Christie

Rating: Really Liked It! (4.5 Stars)
Source:   Publisher

Description:  A practical joke goes chillingly, murderously wrong in Queen of Mystery Agatha Christie’s classic detective story, The Seven Dials Mystery.

Gerry Wade had proved himself to be a champion sleeper, so the other houseguests decided to play a practical joke on him. Eight alarm clocks were set to go off, one after the other, starting at 6:30 a.m. But when morning arrived, one clock was missing and the prank then backfired, with tragic consequences.

For Jimmy Thesiger in particular, the words "Seven Dials" were to take on a new and chilling significance...

Genre: Mystery - Classic 

Why I Picked This Book:  This was the April pick for the Read Christie 2025 Challenge

My Impression:  While the plot isn't exactly the strongest in this mystery it's always been one of my favorites because it's so much fun.  Bundle Brent is one of my favorite Christie heroines and the time period is pretty much a character on its own.  I adore Bundles' father, Lord Caterham, and his absolute dedication to avoiding conflict and really any kind of activity. 

The mystery is a fun one and my enjoyment was enhanced by just finishing Lucy Worsley's biography of Christie before I started this book.  This is one of the books Christie considered a "thriller" and I couldn't help but wonder if Bundle's love of driving fast was a reflection of Christie's enjoyment of the same thing.  

This was a quick entertaining read with fun characters and a 1920s feel.  It's also a bit different from the standard Christie mysteries.

Would I Read More of this Series/Author?  Of course!  I can't wait to pick up the May pick.

Would I Recommend this Book? Definitely!  This is a bit different from the classic Christie mysteries and is a fun read if you enjoy a 1920s setting.