Source: Purchased
Description: En route to London, Belgian detective Hercule Poirot has booked winter passage on the fabled Orient Express. Among the assortment of fellow passengers, one wealthy American holds a unique distinction: he has been found dead of multiple stab wounds in the night compartment of the Calais coach. By dawn, thirteen travelers, each bearing a secret, will find themselves suspect in the most ingenious crime Poirot has ever solved...
Genre: Mystery - Classic
Why I Picked This Book: This was the March pick for the Read Christie Challenge
My Impression: This is probably one of Christie's best known mysteries and for very good reason. It's just a stellar read. Christie really doesn't put a step wrong with an excellent cast of characters, a claustrophobic setting, a strong premise, and an investigation with lots of twists and turns. I've read this book a number of times and while it is one that sticks with me I always seem to pick up on a new detail every time I read it. This time I couldn't but laugh a few times at M Bouc's observations or side comments.
Why I Picked This Book: This was the March pick for the Read Christie Challenge
My Impression: This is probably one of Christie's best known mysteries and for very good reason. It's just a stellar read. Christie really doesn't put a step wrong with an excellent cast of characters, a claustrophobic setting, a strong premise, and an investigation with lots of twists and turns. I've read this book a number of times and while it is one that sticks with me I always seem to pick up on a new detail every time I read it. This time I couldn't but laugh a few times at M Bouc's observations or side comments.
Even if you are aware of the ending this is worth a read (or a reread). If I'm listing my favorite Christie mysteries it's usually not in my top 5 but every time I read it, I'm surprised with just how good it is and how much I enjoy it. There have been a number of film versions of this book and I've enjoyed all that I've watched. While the Kenneth Branagh version isn't my favorite I did like most of the casting and it's beautifully shot. As always, David Suchet's version is my favorite.
Would I Read More of this Series/Author? Of course! I'm looking forward to April's pick (A Caribbean Mystery) which is one of my favorites.
Would I Recommend this Book? I would. This is one of Christie's best-known mysteries for a reason.
Would I Recommend this Book? I would. This is one of Christie's best-known mysteries for a reason.
I agree with all your thoughts here. I've also read this one many times and enjoyed the TV/movie adaptations. And David's Suchet's version is also my favorite. I think back and remember how this one surprised me so much upon my first read. And it has certainly been the inspiration for many, many books by other authors that have been written since that time. Oh, A Caribbean Mystery is one of my favorites too. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this but it's been awhile.
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I haven't heard of the Caribbean Mystery and am now curious about it.
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