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bclaymier's review against another edition
4.0
Easily one of the most famous entries in an already classic-filled series. Murder on the Orient Express delivers on its promise of intrigue and mystery, with plenty of twists to keep you guessing.
The most enjoyable part for me however was witnessing how Poirot worked through the case with his professional charm and fierce focus.
I readily recommend this title to anyone looking for a classic mystery that still continues to please after all these years.
The most enjoyable part for me however was witnessing how Poirot worked through the case with his professional charm and fierce focus.
I readily recommend this title to anyone looking for a classic mystery that still continues to please after all these years.
kamdoitattitude's review against another edition
3.0
I'm gonna be honest. That was a bit unsatisfying in the end. But. Suspenseful. Fun. The voices were amazing.
lauraleela123's review against another edition
4.0
I'm irritated by this ending a little bit (like huh???), and I'm mad I missed all those clues, but overall VERY enjoyable and I'm gonna read these other books!
wslockard's review against another edition
4.0
I feel pretty dumb, having read Murder on the Orient Express some years ago, and I forgot the ending! It's the most famous surprise ending in the world. My brain is not good at murder mysteries.
Nonetheless, I'll write no spoilers here. Instead I'll jot down some takeaway thoughts
1. What inspired Agatha Christie to create a character like Poirot? Such an odd little man. I think it's because during her famous ten missing days, she was abducted by aliens, like in that Doctor Who episode. And she became friends with one of them who wanted to go in disguise as a human. So she made a human-like character inspired by her other-worldly friend.
2. Is this the swankiest, coziest murder ever written? An intercontinental train ride through the snow. Everyone had their snug, little cabins assigned to them. When they wanted something, they rang for the porter to bring their mineral water or what have you. They had their luggage tucked in the respective compartments, containing sponge bags, dressing gowns, handkerchiefs, etc. Everyone traipsed to the dining car for their meals. Men were all expected to smoke something, be it cigarettes or pipe, and all train cars allowed free enjoyment of said tobacco products.
Ah, the good ol' days, where everything smelled unpleasant but no one noticed.
Nonetheless, I'll write no spoilers here. Instead I'll jot down some takeaway thoughts
1. What inspired Agatha Christie to create a character like Poirot? Such an odd little man. I think it's because during her famous ten missing days, she was abducted by aliens, like in that Doctor Who episode. And she became friends with one of them who wanted to go in disguise as a human. So she made a human-like character inspired by her other-worldly friend.
2. Is this the swankiest, coziest murder ever written? An intercontinental train ride through the snow. Everyone had their snug, little cabins assigned to them. When they wanted something, they rang for the porter to bring their mineral water or what have you. They had their luggage tucked in the respective compartments, containing sponge bags, dressing gowns, handkerchiefs, etc. Everyone traipsed to the dining car for their meals. Men were all expected to smoke something, be it cigarettes or pipe, and all train cars allowed free enjoyment of said tobacco products.
Ah, the good ol' days, where everything smelled unpleasant but no one noticed.
englethebert's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely delightful and intriguing like any good detective story should be
cait_s's review against another edition
3.0
This is only the second Christie book I've read, but both struck me as overly complicated, plot-wise, and the solution as unsatisfactory because there was a rather deflating twist to the end.
But the mystery is well crafted, with clues and hints, lies piled upon evasions, and a definite effort to outsmart Poirot. You know that effort is doomed to fail, but watching him unravel the truth is entertaining enough.
But the mystery is well crafted, with clues and hints, lies piled upon evasions, and a definite effort to outsmart Poirot. You know that effort is doomed to fail, but watching him unravel the truth is entertaining enough.