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

challenging dark mysterious sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Perhaps I am selling the book short with a 4.25 star rating, because it really is fantastic, and I remember how shocked I was the first time I read it.  But reading it now, there are several times where the characters sort of mockingly say the answer, like, well, it couldn't be X... I feel sure more astute readers probably can guess the answer.  It was probably a pretty surprising revelation when the book was new however.  The book always makes me very sad for little Daisy Armstrong and her family (especially knowing it is based on a real life kidnapping).  In any case, this is still one of Christie's best books.  
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