Reviews tagging 'Classism'

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

14 reviews

hannahcstocks's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Gaslighting, Grief, Blood, Child death, Death, Murder, Violence, Xenophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Racism, Self harm, and Suicide

bzliz's review against another edition

mysterious medium-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

4.0

I have to cut it a little slack for the incredible racism, xenophobia, etc given the time it was written but, having never read an Agatha Christie book before, I was still surprised at things that were “okay” to say at the time, as well as how many of the phrases used are still said today. I was familiar with the story prior to reading and I can only imagine how shocking the ending would’ve been when the book was originally published. 

I may read more of Christie’s titles whenever I’m in a reading slump in the future. 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Minor: Classism, Racism, Xenophobia, and Sexism

alemarton's review

mysterious reflective medium-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? Yes

4.0

This is the first Poirot book I've read and the second Christie's book I've read, after "There were none". I found the latter very difficult to read, maybe because I was forced by my literature teacher. However, now I remember why I didn't like it: it was just too precise and methodical in its writing. However I kind of started to appreciate this style after reading "Murder on the Orient Express". It is just like Poirot himself would write his own book about the mystery. I haven't seen a character development for him, but I guess it's because this is just one book of a long series, but I feel like him and I didn't really connect. I did like most of the characters and I felt more of a connection with them than with the detective himself. It's a very nice read, I would say to be read when you want to read a book in a day, an escape from reality. The flow of the book is fantastic and the writing style is simple and concise.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Medical content, Blood, Death, Grief, and Murder

seapotatohowisitalrtaken's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, Murder, Child death, Kidnapping, and Violence

Moderate: Classism, Miscarriage, and Racism

camilla_perotti's review

adventurous challenging emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Death, Kidnapping, and Child death

Minor: Classism and Racism

nrwebster26's review

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Racial slurs, Classism, Alcohol, Grief, and Sexism

Fascinating to hear the events unfold from multiple perspectives. Poirot is a delightful character, especially when he teases the Brits about their command of language when enraged.

traa's review

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Murder

Moderate: Violence, Xenophobia, Child death, and Classism

Minor: Blood, Racial slurs, Grief, Alcohol, Misogyny, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Sexism, and War

kers_tin's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, Murder, Child death, and Violence

Minor: Classism and Sexism

amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia, Gore, Grief, Murder, Racial slurs, Racism, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Miscarriage, Child death, Death, Suicide, Kidnapping, and Pregnancy

Minor: Classism

alexisgarcia's review

dark mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

i loved slowly unraveling the mystery and meeting all the diverse characters. one of  the only issues i ever have with her books (other than the racism, homophobia, sexism, etc. obviously) is the sheer amount of characters. there are always a lot of characters and corresponding backstories that can get a little confusing at times. 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Classism, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Blood, Misogyny, Violence, Colonisation, Death, Suicide, Grief, Kidnapping, and Murder