Good book. Not a great book like And Then There Were None.

I am not a big thriller reader but I can guess the climax of this book at around 50%.

But overall a nice book and very much entertaining. ( )

First published in 1934 Murder on the Orient Express is still popular today as it was then. Like many people I have seen the various TV and film adaptations though I can never remember the ending. The main reason I am reading the book plus I do like cosey crime books along with Agatha Christie’s use of English has never dated. There are plenty of modern writers who could do with learning from the queen of murder mystery.

Hercule Poirot has been on a case abroad and is returning to his home from Syria where he boarded the Taurus Express which will take passengers to Istanbul in Turkey. From there the passengers will be able to continue their forward journey into northern Europe where it was currently winter. When they finally get their connection on the Orient Express in Istanbul, he finds that it is unusually very busy especially for the time of year. As the train passes through what was Yugoslavia (Balkan region) a murder is committed.

With the victim lying dead in his compartment Poirot begins his investigation with the aid of a Greek doctor and the Orient Express’ director. As Poirot gathers the statements of all the passengers evidence seem to turn up. He becomes convince that there is a slight of hand at play on the train. One thing that Poirot is positive about are the lies he is being told by all those onboard as a matter of routine. But unfortunately for the killer Poirot is able to slowly piece together the clues from the statements and the evidence to solve the puzzle and reveal the killer.

A brilliant Christie thriller that keeps you hooked throughout the book. ( )

Crazy twists and turns. The writing pulls you in and whilst in a contained setting, you do not feel limited by it. Everything was masterfully written and connected. ( )

It's 1 AM. Oops.

Review to come. When I'm actually awake. ( )

An engaging audiobook with rich accents and amusing personalities. I must have read it long ago as I vaguely remembered the outcome. But it was still fun to follow along with the action and intrigue. ( )