torialynnae's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. I loved this book. My first real mystery novel & such a good one at that. Once I learned that the original had been published in 1933, my love for her use of vocabulary and overall writing style made perfect sense. Christie had me guessing until the very end. I love the storyline, the twists, and turns, the characters, the conversations between Poirot and the others; there's something so exciting & unpredictable within each chapter, it's a book I could hardly wait to finish.
Going to see the movie here in the next few days. I can't wait to read more of Christie's novels, especially the ones in this series. Poirot's character is so likable.
10/10 would recommend for a pleasant winter mystery read.
Going to see the movie here in the next few days. I can't wait to read more of Christie's novels, especially the ones in this series. Poirot's character is so likable.
10/10 would recommend for a pleasant winter mystery read.
giuliaa03's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
liv1154's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
notesinminutes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
circesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Highly recommend this if you’re looking for mystery novels. Check out more details in my review!! https://circesbooks.wordpress.com/2017/11/02/my-spooky-october-wrap-up/
aru_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
yvo_about_books's review against another edition
5.0
Finished reading: May 21st 2018
“I know human nature, my friend, and I tell you that, suddenly confronted with the possibility of being tried for murder, the most innocent person will lose their head and do the most absurd things.”
Spoiler
I've been meaning to pick up another Agatha Christie book ever since I finished And Then There Were None back in 2015, but somehow I never did. So I guess accidently watching the Murder On The Orient Express was a blessing in disguise, because since I normally never watch the movie before reading the book, of course I had to immediately remedy that. I had high hopes for the book, and even though I haven't read the previous Hercule Poirot books yet, I was able to enjoy book number ten anyway. Because Agatha Christie writes in a way that will draw your attention from the start, and she gives just enough background of the main characters to be able to form an idea of their past without the previous books. I still want to read the other nine titles before this one as well of course, and the copies are on my list. But the fact is that Murder On The Orient Express can easily be read as a stand-alone as well and what a good story at that. From the main character to the development of the other characters, the mystery, the way Hercule Poirot conducts his investigation... There is just something about it that will fascinate you completely and any mystery/thriller fan will find themselves flying through it. I personally liked both movie and book equally, although I still wish I would have read the book first, because I had the actors stuck in my head and the descriptions of the characters in the book don't really match. Thankfully the script itself follows the original plot closely; one of the reasons the adaptation was so successful to me. Murder On The Orient Express has shown me I really need to get copies of more of Agatha Christie's books soon, because I have truly been missing out by not reading them.
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raquel_snr's review against another edition
5.0
The only thing that needs to be said is: Agatha Christie is the Queen of Mystery. I was unable to put this down.
beccasmallzz's review against another edition
5.0
I think this is the only book I know where the movie adaptation did much justice to the book.