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

mysterious tense medium-paced

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

I've seen several film adaptations of this story but had never read it, so I fully expected a negative reaction from Poirot at the end of the book. But the book doesn't end like that at all! The crime is solved, and that is that. No moralizing. It feels more in character for him, although I can understand why later films added this element. The resolution is shocking and makes for a good debate.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

The victim is repeatedly stabbed to death. The scene isn't on page. If it would upset you to read a book where the murderer gets away with it, skip this one.