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A review by penguinna
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
dark
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024 have something in common for me: Agatha Christie. I am a big fan of thrillers and mysteries, but last year, I read almost nothing in this genre. I miss it a lot, and therefore, I decided to take part in the #ReadChristie2024 challenge. However, I will not force myself to adhere to it in case I do not feel like it. In the end, my main goal for 2024 is to enjoy reading instead of focusing on numbers :)
Murder on the Orient Express is definitely one of Christie’s most famous books that I have always wanted to read. But… several years ago, I watched the movie, and the ending was SO SHOCKING that I could not forget it, at all!
On the same night, when the luxurious Orient Express gets stuck in the snow in the Balkans, an American tycoon is found brutally stabbed in his first-class compartment. His door is locked from the inside. Thirteen completely unrelated suspects, and no one could commit such a crime.
I really wanted to enjoy a good old murder on a train, but I was afraid it would not be as interesting knowing the murderer. The good news is: I was mistaken! The queen of mystery tangled the story so much that I started to doubt my own memory. I even thought that the movie might have changed the ending because it just could not be real.
I really cannot understand how Christie can make such crazy plot twists that are absolutely obvious and logical in the end. I could never guess the murderer in any of her books! This book is a masterpiece, and I strongly recommend reading it.
❤️ More reviews by me on instagram: @penguinna_books
Murder on the Orient Express is definitely one of Christie’s most famous books that I have always wanted to read. But… several years ago, I watched the movie, and the ending was SO SHOCKING that I could not forget it, at all!
On the same night, when the luxurious Orient Express gets stuck in the snow in the Balkans, an American tycoon is found brutally stabbed in his first-class compartment. His door is locked from the inside. Thirteen completely unrelated suspects, and no one could commit such a crime.
I really wanted to enjoy a good old murder on a train, but I was afraid it would not be as interesting knowing the murderer. The good news is: I was mistaken! The queen of mystery tangled the story so much that I started to doubt my own memory. I even thought that the movie might have changed the ending because it just could not be real.
I really cannot understand how Christie can make such crazy plot twists that are absolutely obvious and logical in the end. I could never guess the murderer in any of her books! This book is a masterpiece, and I strongly recommend reading it.
❤️ More reviews by me on instagram: @penguinna_books