Introduction:
Under the banner of Silver Oak University's IEEE Women In Engineering Affinity Group, the Paperback Pals Club hosted a book review of "Five Little Pigs," written by Agatha Christie. Paperback Pals is a platform that engages students and professionals in a chain of reactions resulting in introspective innovation, wisdom, and endless fun. This month's introduction to literature brought members to an author known as the "Queen of Mystery."
About the Session:
Date: 19th October 2023
Time: 02:00 P.M. Onwards
Venue: Apple Lab, Silver Oak University
Participants: 10
Book Name: Five Little Pigs
"Five Little Pigs" – this title is where the review initiated. Going around the circle, the members mentioned what they thought the book title meant before reading. With some hilarious answers such as "Five murderous pigs" to innocent ones like "The story is about five baby pigs," the members bonded over the book.
The members were given a short summary of the book, which represented a 16-year-old murder case that was asked to be reinvestigated by the convict's daughter, for poisoning her husband. The daughter reaches out to the renowned detective, Mr. Hercule Poirot, to help her find out the truth after she receives a letter from her deceased mother claiming she was innocent. Poirot then re-investigates the case in his psychological fashion and reveals the truth, turning the case around. Everyone was intrigued, talking about the book, its very famous character, Hercule Poirot, and the author, with theories and more novel ideas flying around.
The summary was followed by a quick round in which participants engaged in a quiz about Agatha Christie, testing their knowledge of the "Queen of Mystery." The questions ranged from her most famous works to intriguing facts about her life. It was a fun and educational way to honor the author's legacy. The event then took a thrilling turn with a "book reveal" game. Attendees eagerly awaited the unveiling.
The sense of anticipation in the room was palpable, and the collective excitement set the tone for the rest of the evening. One of the highlights was a game where teams competed to solve fictional murders via challenging riddles. This interactive element allowed participants to step into the shoes of her famous detective characters and showcased the power of deduction. The event concluded with a thoughtful discussion of Agatha Christie's writing style and a task to write accounts of the day individually, quite like the ones mentioned in the book.
Conclusion:
The event celebrating Agatha Christie's "Five Little Pigs" was a delightful and immersive experience for mystery enthusiasts. It combined a deep appreciation of the author's work with interactive elements that engaged and entertained attendees, leaving everyone with a renewed admiration for Christie's contribution to the world of literature.
This event was successful under the guidance of Dr. Satvik Khara, Dean, Diploma Engineering, Silver Oak University; Head, Department of Computer Engineering, SOCET; Senior Member, IEEE; Founding Member, Silver Oak University IEEE Student Branch; Chairperson, SIGHT, IEEE Gujarat Section; Secretary, Computer Society, IEEE Gujarat Section; who has provided indispensable guidance and braced the Student Branch towards excellence.
Some glimpses of the event:
