A review by mitta_girl452
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

challenging informative lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

I did not originally plan on reading this book. I borrowed it from the library I volunteer at as part of their 'Blind Date with a Book' event and was told by the Librarian that is was a great read. 
And it was! 
I was surprised I enjoyed it as much as I did, but I found it very timeless and intriguing, and I had no clue as to 'who dunnit' until the very end!
This book is classic for a reason, with an interesting cast of characters and a deadly mystery. 
One thing I would like to note though, is that this book is quite short, and in retrospect, I think I would have liked to see more from the characters, especially the train passengers. I know very little about them after having read the book, and I think I would have enjoyed a deeper dive into each suspects thoughts and motives.
Regardless, this book was a delightfully fun read, and I would definitely recommend it to friends. 

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