A review by melsage1823
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I found this a very enjoyable read despite some of the outdated language that made me very uncomfortable.
I am a huge fan of the Kenneth Branagh adaptations of Agathas work so I of course had to check out her work for myself after getting back into reading. 
Very big fan of the way Christie humanizes all the characters and doesn't make Poirot this cold heartless detective. Also loved the extra depth both M. Bouc and Doctor Constantine added to the story further more showing that Poriot can have a good time with friends even when he's working. 
Without spoiling anything Christie also humanizes all of the suspects and although she doesn't justify it she helps us understand why the murder was committed and leaves us thinking about true justice in the name of the law in the process. 
The build up to solving different aspects of the case worked perfectly and it didn't make me feel bored at all.
My first Agatha Christie book for sure didn't disappoint I can see why people love to engage with and read her stories.
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