Murder on the Orient Express is arguably Agatha Christie's most famous and cherished novel. Adapted countless times for radio, film, and TV, and the inspiration for tons of writers and filmmakers, most people have at least a basic idea of what the story is about.A classic whodunit, with Christie's unmistakable style, this is one of the stories that turned me into a lifelong Reader.I absolutely adore Hercule Poirot and spent my childhood devouring Christie's books. I read Murder on the Orient Exp...

A train grinds to a halt in the snow at midnight. A corpse is discovered in one of the compartments. Twelve stab wounds leave absolutely no doubt – this was murder. And Hercule Poirot, tasked with solving the crime, is utterly convinced that the culprit is one of the passengers on the *Murder on the Orient Express*. The first hint that Agatha Christie's *Murder on the Orient Express* will be a bit of a slog comes soon after the unfortunate victim is found. Amongst the clues is a scrap of paper r...

I’m genuinely blown away by how much fun I had reading this. I mean, maybe it's just me, but "a mystery set in the early to mid-twentieth century about a crime on a train" doesn't exactly scream non-stop thrill ride. But here we are!I’m also not sure why it took me so long to write this review (two months, to be exact, so actually not that long for me but still) but again, here we are.I don’t actually really want to say much about this book, which is astounding in itself because my number one ho...

Murder on the Orient Express is arguably Agatha Christie's most famous Poirot story, and for damn good reason.Our brilliant Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, is riding the legendary Orient Express when a blizzard brings the train to a screeching halt. Morning arrives, and with it the grim discovery that a passenger has been stabbed to death in his locked compartment. With the snow piled high outside, it’s clear as day that the killer is still on board, and it’s up to Poirot to smoke them out.Th...

This was my first Agatha Christie novel, and *Murder on the Orient Express* definitely didn't disappoint! I was not expecting that ending, which is obviously a good thing in a murder mystery story. I'm actually quite proud of myself for picking up on some of the other clues scattered throughout the book. I'm so impressed by how Agatha Christie was able to weave such an intricate story in only 200 pages. I can't wait to pick up another one of her novels in the future! For fans of classic murder m...

*Trains possess a mysterious, timeless charm*They always ignite the imagination of creatives. Walt Disney first drew Mickey Mouse on a train, and J.K. Rowling conceived her epic Harry Potter saga while riding one.Agatha Christie drew inspiration for her masterpiece, Murder on the Orient Express, during her travels on that majestic train traversing countries and continents.*And detective novels hold a mysterious, timeless charm*Agatha Christie boasts masterpieces in this genre, and Murder on the ...

5 stars for Agatha Christie's *Murder on the Orient Express*! After devouring *And Then There Were None*, I decided to dive into this Christie masterpiece. She truly is a treasure—never lets you down.A train. A murder. A whole carriage full of suspects. Almost everyone has an alibi. But hold on, almost everyone *also* has a motive. How could this seemingly impossible crime have happened? Thankfully, Hercule Poirot is on the case.And I'm glad he was, because I was completely baffled! But with goo...

If you're on a train (or boat, or island) plotting the perfect, unsolvable murder, and you discover Hercule Poirot is on board... just scrap the whole thing. Seriously, don't even try it. That's all I'm saying. I'd love to know if anyone has *actually* solved the mystery in Agatha Christie's *Murder on the Orient Express* before the big reveal. It's utterly baffling, and rightfully considered one of Agatha Christie’s most famous books. Looking for a classic murder mystery? You can't go wrong ...

When all the other little girls wanted to be princesses—do you know what I wanted to be? And no, it wasn't a vampire, either... it was...HERCULE POIROT'S SIDEKICK!!!The fact that I actually took the time to edit my face into that picture should tell you something about a) my Poirot love, and b) the kind of hopelessly boring day I have suffered through :D Let me tell you, Agatha Christie's *Murder on the Orient Express* wasn't just a book for me; it was an obsession starter kit. Forget princess ...

2023I don't know why, but I tear up at the end of Murder on the Orient Express. Every. Single. Time.It's not a sad book, and there are zero reasons for me to sniffle, but it always happens. Am I the only one? I can't be the only one, can I?2016If you've never read a book by Agatha Christie, Murder on the Orient Express sums up the Agatha Christie experience quite nicely.As in: a lot of her mysteries are seemingly unsolvable.Don't bother trying to figure it out yourself, because it will only infu...