Murder in Mesopotamia

Style and Technique

In «Murder in Mesopotamia», Agatha Christie employs the classic detective style characteristic of her work. The language is clear and concise, facilitating easy comprehension. Christie masterfully creates an atmosphere of tension and mystery through descriptions of the setting and psychological portraits of the characters. Literary techniques include the use of flashbacks, dialogues, and internal monologues, which help to reveal the characters' personalities and motives more deeply. The narrative structure is linear, with a gradual buildup of intrigue and a sequential unveiling of clues. The climax occurs at the end when Hercule Poirot, the main detective, gathers all the participants and logically presents the course of the investigation, leading to an unexpected yet logical resolution of the mystery.