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Shelve Death on the Nile. Murder in the Mews by Agatha Christie. How did a woman holding a pistol in her right han… More. Shelve Murder in the Mews. Appointment with Death by Agatha Christie. Among the towering red cliffs of Petra sits the c… More. Shelve Appointment with Death. Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie. The Queen of Mystery has come to Harper Collins! Shelve Hercule Poirot's Christmas. A diamond worth several fortunes is stolen as a d… More.
Sad Cypress by Agatha Christie. Beautiful young Elinor Carlisle stood serenely in… More. A dentist's suspicious death leads Poirot to dril… More. Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie. Set at the Jolly Roger, a posh vacation resort fo… More. Shelve Evil Under the Sun. Five Little Pigs by Agatha Christie. It was an open and shut case. All the evidence sa… More. Shelve Five Little Pigs. The Hollow by Agatha Christie. Lady Angkatell, intrigued by the criminal mind, h… More. The Labours of Hercules by Agatha Christie.
First published in book form in , The Labours… More. Shelve The Labours of Hercules. Taken at the Flood by Agatha Christie. A few weeks after marrying an attractive young wi… More. Shelve Taken at the Flood. Poirot investigates 9 cases for an heiress, playb… More. McGinty's Dead by Agatha Christie. McGinty is dead and everyone suspects James… More. After the Funeral by Agatha Christie. Hercule Poirot is called on to investigate the mu… More. Shelve After the Funeral. Hickory Dickory Dock by Agatha Christie. Just after midnight, the famous Orient Express is stopped in its tracks by a snowdrift.
By morning, the millionaire Samuel Edward Ratchett lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. Without a shred of doubt, one of his fellow passengers is the murderer. Thanks for signing up! We've emailed you instructions for claiming your free e-book. Tell us more about what you like to read so we can send you the best offers and opportunities.
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Someone has threatened his life, but the detective refuses, doesn't like his face, which greatly angers the aloof millionaire, preparing to compensate Hercule, very well indeed. Past midnight the train is stopped, by a snowdrift in the middle of nowhere, what was then, Yugoslavia. It might be days, before they can be rescued worst still , a murder has been committed during the stormy night.
A cry was heard, maybe a groan by Poirot Ratchett, no big surprise , was butchered with numerous stabs to his body, Dr. Constantine, examines the corpse, seems puzzled by the bloody wounds An all encompassing shadow falls on the train No weapon is found Bouc, hires Hercule to find the killer or killers. The bored Belgian, is revitalized, gladly accepts the assignment and challenge, a dozen passengers, French, Russian, English, Swedes and Americans, a dozen suspects From royalty , the middle class, to servants. Later , the stained knife, in a bag is located, also a handkerchief, button, burnt letter and other items are inside the dead man's compartment.
Too many clues, to be credible, all starts to clear when the victim's real identity , is found out. He was a gangster, Cassetti involved in a notorious kidnapping, back in America, obviously patterned after the Lindbergh case of the early 's. The problem for Hercule is, everyone of the passengers has a good alibi, Mr. Who knows when or if the people of the Orient Express can be saved For fans of mystery stories one of the best, Agatha Christie at her prime View all 19 comments.
Jan 12, Erin rated it really liked it Shelves: Murder on the Orient Express is my second Agatha Christie novel. Agatha Christie is The Best-Selling novelist of all time and pretty much invented and perfected the whodunit. Orient is neatly crafted, elegant and fun. All of Christie's novels I'm basing this on all 2 of her books, I've read have a simple layout, A murder is committed, an array of suspects and just enough info Murder on the Orient Express is my second Agatha Christie novel.
All of Christie's novels I'm basing this on all 2 of her books, I've read have a simple layout, A murder is committed, an array of suspects and just enough info to pose a theory. With Orient a man is murdered on a train, all 12 people on the train car are suspects, the train is snowed in and the police cannot reach it. Unfortunately for the murderer, the world famous detective Hercule Poirot is on board. This sounds so simple but I didn't guess the murderer. As soon as the murderer was revealed I felt dumb because it was so obvious and therein lies the genius of Agatha Christie.
Obviously I recommend this book. Book Riot Read Harder Challenge: A classic of genre fiction mystery Badass Books Challenge: A classic book or a book published over years ago. View all 11 comments.
I do not like to write reviews of whodunits: So, for those mystery lovers who have not read The Murder on the Orient Express so far, I will post a single line review: Go and read it! What are you waiting for? Now, the review for fellow mystery and Christie lovers who have read the book or like me, re-read umpteen number of times till the pages I do not like to write reviews of whodunits: Now, the review for fellow mystery and Christie lovers who have read the book or like me, re-read umpteen number of times till the pages came out of the binding!
The writer shows you everything: You kick yourself for being such an idiot, then bask in the afterglow of having been fooled by a master. A conventional whodunit has certain rules. First, there is a murder. There are a fixed number of people who could have done the murder, who are equal in terms of motive and opportunity. As the story progresses through its twists and turns, the reader keeps on guessing, shifting his suspicion from one suspect to another.
If the novel is well-written, the author will succeed in totally removing suspicion from the actual murderer before the final revelation. Very rarely does an author break the basic rules and get away with it smoothly, as Agatha Christie does in this novel. It shows what a master of the craft she is. The Murder on the Orient Express is a classic locked room mystery: And as the past history of Ratchett the victim as the mastermind behind the kidnapping and murder of little Daisy Armstrong comes to light, we know that we are in for a real humdinger: But when Poirot unearths the fact that each and every one of the passengers is connected to the Armstrong family in some way, we feel that Dame Agatha has stretched coincidence to the limit, even if it is in the interest of a good detective yarn.
But then all is revealed: There is no coincidence. They are all there as part of a plan, and they are all guilty! In fact, Poirot is the coincidence, the joker in the pack. I have not read another mystery where all the likely suspects are guilty! This is such a grand flouting of convention that would have fallen flat on its face, had not the story been carefully structured to make it possible.
The American household is possibly the only one in the world where you can find all nationalities. If such had not been the case, the connection of the occupants of the coach to the Armstrong family would have been evident much before Christie wanted to reveal it.
What is right and wrong? Sorry, your request cannot be processed at this time. This was my first Agatha Christie novel and it definitely did not disappoint! I will be reading more Christie novels, and soon. Lists with This Book.
And the snowed-in train is the only possible setting where all the suspects could be cloistered without the possibility of outside interference, as the plotters thought the train would move on, and that the murder would be attributed to a person or persons unknown. It all fits in the end. Also, this one story where the ending is just perfect. On rereading the story, I noticed certain incidents and snippets of dialogue especially the one between Colonel Arbuthnot and Mary Debenham which seemed to point in one direction but on hindsight, were crystal-clear in their meaning.
This is why I love rereading Christie's books But as the spinner of a classical mystery, it is my humble opinion that there is none to touch her View all 4 comments. Murder on the Orient Express is one of Agatha Christie's most loved works. Adapted for radio, film and television, most people have some idea to what you are referring when you mention it.
A classic whodunit with Christie's signature styling on characters and investigation. I adore Hercule Poirot and grew up binging on Christie's works. I read this book as a child, and of course have seen a couple of movie adaptations, but in spite of that, I still had a rollicking good time reading this again.
There is something so satisfying about the ending of this one. I couldn't dream up a better conclusion. I think if you are looking to get into Christie's books, this is an excellent starting point as I feel it is a perfect example of her method! Emojiathon Book 2 complete!!!
Never disappointing and very nostalgic for me. Full review to come. View all 9 comments. Consequently, they are responsible for m My favorites include but not limited to I hope to see you reviewing them on here someday! Consequently, they are resp I went through the titles and added some to my to-read list.
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Christie's works is my priority, but I'll try to give Jessica Fletcher a shot as well. Mar 05, Diane rated it really liked it Shelves: I decided to read this classic Agatha Christie story in anticipation of the new movie starring Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot. I listened to the audiobook, performed by Dan Stevens, and it was a delight.
The international detective Poirot is in Istanbul and is eager to get back to London. Thanks to help from a friend, he gets the last berth on the Orient Express, which was full of passengers. On the second night of the trip, a man is murdered, and tensions rise when the train I decided to read this classic Agatha Christie story in anticipation of the new movie starring Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot. On the second night of the trip, a man is murdered, and tensions rise when the train gets stuck in a snowdrift. Poirot realizes the murderer must still be on the train, and sets out to interview everyone and figure out who is lying.
This is a clever story, and I can see why it's one of Christie's most beloved mysteries. Dan Stevens' performance was so marvelous that after finishing I looked up what other books he has narrated and was thrilled to see he also did a reading of And Then There Were None. Favorite Quotes "The impossible could not have happened, therefore the impossible must be possible in spite of appearances.
It is only necessary to guess right to produce your effect. The more emotional they feel the less command they have of language. View all 6 comments. Mar 08, Kai rated it liked it Shelves: Must have slipped my mind. Anyway, this wasn't what I had expected, and then again it was. Now, whenever I saw this book on here or in a bookshop I pictured a very diverse and interesting cast of characters and a classic murder mystery.
So far so good. I also imagined sun and heat and maybe something typically oriental but my own stupidity stopped me from realizing that in Winter, you know, it's cold. Even on the Orient Express. Especially in the mountains. Apart from that I got what I wanted: The only thing this novel lacked of was suspense. And that's one thing a crime novel should have for sure. Not even the big murderer revelation was all that thrilling anymore. And Then There Were None was much better when it came to thrill and excitement. I liked the book but I can't wait to love the film. Find more of my books on Instagram Nov 04, Melisa rated it it was amazing Shelves: And now I can see the new movie.
Agatha and Poirot are geniuses. Week 2 2 9 Sep 16, Week 1 6 13 Sep 09, Week 4 1 4 Sep 03, Week 3 1 2 Sep 03, Videos About This Book. Agatha Christie also wrote romance novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott , and was occasionally published under the name Agatha Christie Mallowan. Agatha Christie is the best-selling author of all time. She wrote eighty crime novels and story collections, fourteen plays, and several other books.
Her books have sold roughly four billion copies and have been translated into 45 languages. She is t Agatha Christie also wrote romance novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott , and was occasionally published under the name Agatha Christie Mallowan. She is the creator of the two most enduring figures in crime literature-Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple-and author of The Mousetrap , the longest-running play in the history of modern theatre. The Millers had two other children: During the First World War, she worked at a hospital as a nurse; later working at a hospital pharmacy, a job that influenced her work, as many of the murders in her books are carried out with poison.
The couple had one daughter, Rosalind Hicks. They divorced in , two years after Christie discovered her husband was having an affair. Her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles , came out in During this marriage, Agatha published six novels, a collection of short stories, and a number of short stories in magazines. In late , Agatha's husband, Archie, revealed that he was in love with another woman, Nancy Neele, and wanted a divorce.
On 8 December the couple quarreled, and Archie Christie left their house Styles in Sunningdale, Berkshire, to spend the weekend with his mistress at Godalming, Surrey. That same evening Agatha disappeared from her home, leaving behind a letter for her secretary saying that she was going to Yorkshire. Her disappearance caused an outcry from the public, many of whom were admirers of her novels. Despite a massive manhunt, she was not found for eleven days.
In , Christie married archaeologist Max Mallowan Sir Max from after joining him in an archaeological dig. Their marriage was especially happy in the early years and remained so until Christie's death in In , Mallowan married his longtime associate, Barbara Parker. Christie frequently used familiar settings for her stories. Christie's travels with Mallowan contributed background to several of her novels set in the Middle East.
The hotel maintains Christie's room as a memorial to the author. The Greenway Estate in Devon, acquired by the couple as a summer residence in , is now in the care of the National Trust. She based at least two of her stories on the hall: During the Second World War, Christie worked in the pharmacy at University College Hospital of University College, London, where she acquired a knowledge of poisons that she put to good use in her post-war crime novels. The next year, she became the President of the Detection Club. In the New Year Honours she was p Other books in the series.