Question

Why isn't poirot not as popular as holmes?

Answer 1

· By lucky accident or genius, Doyle struck upon what makes a character not only famous but eternal. Sherlock Holmes never dies. The amount of Holmes derivative work floating around today is mind-blowing. Though Poirot's fame is impressive, he never captured the public imagination in such a way.

Answer 2

Let's start with the look. Sherlock Holmes is known for his classic hat, pipe, trench coat, and magnifier. Poirot wears a hat, a suit, carries a cane everywhere, and oh god don't forget about the mustache. Both Poirot and Holmes look very intriguing, but the question is who wore it better? Sherlock Holmes looks very classic and serious for his job. Although his outfit is over the top it still looks like he is going to get down to business. The pipe and trench coat also make him look mysterious giving this character a three dimensional look even before you flip the pages. As for Poirot he looks more comical and just plain over the top. It gives him a lighter feel and a lot more friendly and enjoyable like something that you would read one late night while it's raining. Poirot is just so suave. I mean look at him the cane, the mustache, and the suit. I don't know if I should be jealous of his fashion sense of laugh about how great it suits him. He looks like a human version of Mr. Peanut from the Planters commercial. It honestly makes me expect a funny satire of a mystery novel which is not what I think Agatha Christie wanted to put out. With that said Sherlock wins a point.