First, let me say that I am not a big fan of murder mysteries. In fact, the only ones I do read are the ones by Rita Mae Brown with Sneaky Pie Brown and JD Robb. So, in truth, I wasn't prepared to enjoy this book much but I figured that it wasn't actually a challenge if I didn't read anything that challenged me. Not so amazingly, I did enjoy the book. Hercule Poirot is a neat, amusing little character. He reminds me of the character, Sidney Wang (played by Peter Sellers) in Murder By Death. The book was well written and very easy to read. I loved how Christie kept me guessing until the very end. I admit, as is my habit, I had already predicted several suspects. Then, as the book would go on, I'd change my mind. Again and again. I don't want to give any spoilers so I won't say much more, but I will concede to all of those murder mystery lovers out there....Agatha Christie was very skilled at her chosen genre. I may even check out a few more of her books in the future.
Murder on the Orient Express
Agatha Christie
B
Murder on the Orient Express
Agatha Christie
B
7 comments:
I love the Sneaky Pie books. I think part of the appeal for me is they take place where my husband's from.
I've read all three of your reviews and they're all great. Told you so!!!!
I LOVE Murder By Death! Man I haven't seen that in forever!! Another one for my queue.
I believe Murder on the Orient Express was one of the first Agatha Christie novels I ever read and loved. :) Another really good book by her is Death on the Nile. That one also has Poirot in it.
I love Agatha Chrisie!!!!
I've always wanted to read something by Agatha Christie - I can remember my mom reading her books when I was younger. Thanks for the review, I may have to pick this one up in the near future. Sadly, I haven't even started any of my books from my list yet. I hope to get started today.
Kari
I love Agatha Christie's books, and this one is one of my faves! Glad you enjoyed it
This was the first Christie book I read and I did the same thing going through it, and then was surprised at the end. I do love cozy murder mysteries though.
You should read A Murder Is Announced
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