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The ABC Murders (2018): TV Series vs Book
TV series · 2018 · Directed by Alex Gabassi · Starring John Malkovich, Rupert Grint
About the tv series
A detective receives letters from a mysterious writer who announces crimes in alphabetical order across England.
How close is it to the book?
Loosely based on the bookThe series keeps the alphabet game but changes the detective's personality and gives him a darker backstory, which makes it a moodier drama than the book.
Read or watch first?
The novel is a classic puzzle, quicker and lighter, with the famous detective at his most playful.
What the book gives you
The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie
A cleverly structured mystery with a bold concept and a satisfying reveal. You feel your mind working along with Poirot from page to page.
Who will like it: Readers who enjoy a cat-and-mouse game between a killer and a great detective.