Unexpected!

Acting was extremely good and very well executed. Liked the narration alot. Typical Agatha Christy.

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Great Cast Great Story

This is short and fast paced story with an excellent cast and an unexpected twist at the end. Highly recommended.

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They Re-wrote the book!

I understand that some abridgement was to be expected in the interest of saving time, but to completely re-write important sections of the book? If I had wanted to purchase a different story, I wouldn't have purchased this one. Reader beware, some liberties have been taken which may or may not be appreciated.
I own the unabridged narration of this story, and thought that a dramatized version would be nice, but this is a totally different story altogether. Ten Little Soldiers? They were Indians, but I guess political correctness got in the way. And there was no conversation between Vera and the Judge at the end of the book. There are other references to the Judge wondering if there is a God. I don't recall seeing that in the book, so that must be part of someone's agenda. And the same company has released a ton of these Agatha Christie books! Shame on the publisher, and shame on Audible for putting this "book" out. If I could get my money back, I would. With interest. I only gave it one star because Audible made me. With interest, Audible!

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didn't realize it was so short.

used a credit and instead of the book, it's a radio adaptation and was over in one or two days driving to work. it's my own fault, but would have preferred the full version. I expect books to be at least 4+ hours. was rather shocked when this was over

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One Little Soldier...

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I would. It was an enjoyable book and a nice piece of pure Christie escapism.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I rather liked Vera, perhaps because the actress who performed her was so skilled.

What about the narrators’s performance did you like?

This is yet another fine radio adaptation with a full cast, like an old-time radio show.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Moved, no, but I loved the end.

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I love it

I recommend; great entertainment;wonderful plot I will buy another audiobooks like that because they are really very enjoyable.

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Horrible depressing story

Performance was fine but the story was absolutely horrid. So sad and depressing. I would absolutely never recommend this book to anyone ever.

READ THE DESCRIPTION!

I see a number of complaints about this title which could have been easily solved by simply reading the description before buying.

It clearly states that this a BBC Radio Dramatization. The short time (in comparison to a full audiobook) should make it obvious this is not the unabridged novel.

The description doesn’t explain the changes to the story, but in a dramatization such things are to be expected. More to the point, the changes to the novel are changes Christie herself made when she adapted it as a play. I imagine most Christie aficionados already knew that.

As to “political correctness” dictating the change - originally the rhyme at the center of the story repeatedly used the N-word (and yes, that was included in earlier versions of this story). The story has updated with the rhyme, so “Soldier Boys” is perfectly appropriate.

As to the audio play itself, it’s not my favorite adaptation, but it’s well enough done and even knowing the solution it remains one of the greatest mysteries of all time. I’d recommend going for the unabridged novel, personally, (especially if this is your first experience of the story) but I enjoy these dramatizations too.

grand

great performance. little tough to follow sometimes when things are happening quickly, but still very well done. great twist at the end, certainly didn't expect it.

Good adaption

I enjoyed the. different actors doing the script instead of one actor doing many voices. Well read(acted). Have listen to this reading many times and continue to enjoy this audio edition.