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

4.0

4.5 stars. This story is unlike any other, packed into a modest 256 pages. The setup is slow but rhythmic, with new and crucial information being introduced in each chapter. It is a real page turner, especially towards the end, when the story unravels faster and faster. Though the language used requires concentration to digest, it is perfect for the story, which is set in 1934. And as tiring as it is to read dialogues in books, you will never get tired of the ones in this one, because they start to play in your head like a movie. The abundant use of descriptive language allows you to get a solid look at the surroundings of each scene, but is not too much until it is excessive. One of my favourite things about this book is the way each character speaks, because the characters are so diverse and the fact that Christie is able to capture it even in speech stuns me. Overall an outstanding plot, and amazing writing.