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Death on the Nile (2022): Film vs Book
Film · 2022 · Directed by Kenneth Branagh · Starring Kenneth Branagh, Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer
About the film
A new version of the river-steamer mystery, with sweeping landscapes and a longer look at the detective's own past.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookIt follows the main plot of the novel and adds a backstory and emotional scenes for the detective that the book does not have.
Read or watch first?
The original is more compact and its puzzle is easier to follow.
What the book gives you
Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
Sun, jewels, jealousy and a puzzle that falls into place with elegance. Like a holiday with a thrilling secret on board.
Who will like it: Readers who love glamorous settings, a ship full of suspects and a beautifully built mystery.