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A review by thequeeraunt
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
adventurous
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.5
I didn't enjoy this Poirot mystery as much as I expected to, considering how many times it's been adapted in media. I thought perhaps it would be one of the stand-out whodunits in Christie's repertoire. However, upon reaching the denouement, I found it lacking. I was satisfied by the twist, but felt that Poirot's end-game choices were a bit out-of-character for him.
That said, it maps rather nicely onto Rian Johnson's most recent mystery film, Glass Onion, and I can certainly understand the appeal of the plot elements that frustrated me. I would recommend Murder on the Orient Express to any new Christie readers who may be looking specifically for a novel with a film tie-in. As I haven't yet read Death on the Nile, I can't speak to the faithfulness of its recent film adaptation.
That said, it maps rather nicely onto Rian Johnson's most recent mystery film, Glass Onion, and I can certainly understand the appeal of the plot elements that frustrated me. I would recommend Murder on the Orient Express to any new Christie readers who may be looking specifically for a novel with a film tie-in. As I haven't yet read Death on the Nile, I can't speak to the faithfulness of its recent film adaptation.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Xenophobia