A review by alexiacambaling
Le Crime de l'Orient-Express by Agatha Christie

dark mysterious sad fast-paced

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

4.0

A classic Agatha Christie novel. I said I wanted to read books originally in French in French, but the translation is good and none of the atmosphere is lost. It works well due to the multinational cast and the setting of the novel. This is really one of Agatha Christie's best and maybe her best Poirot that I've read so far. Unlike with The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, knowing the twist in the end didn't take away from my enjoyment of the book because upon rereading, it clicks and you realize that the backstory truly makes the book.