Murder on the Orient Express: B1 (Collins Agatha Christie ELT Readers)

I suppose this is the best of the Agatha Christie novels, or at leas the most well known. It was a fun read. More than the mystery, I enjoyed reading about what luxury travel was like in the early twentieth century.

Ok

I was very pleased with it.

"Ma foi," said M. Bouc with violence. "But why does everybody on this train tell lies?""That," said Poirot, "is what we are about to find out."In preparation for the upcoming movie, I purchased a copy of this book. I kept meaning to read others in the series, I own a few of them, but this was my first foray into the series. I don't think it's necessary to read the ones preceding this one to follow this one along; it's a solid standalone and a good introduction into the world of Detective Hercule Poirot.Having just completed a case in Syria, Hercule Poirot is bound for Stamboul, hoping to enjoy a few days of leisure. Unfortunately, he receives a telegram related to another case during his connecting train ride, forcing him to head to London. Luckily, he's able to snare the lone seat on the train headed back and settles in for what he assumes would be a calm three-day journey.But that's not what happens, and we get to the crime fairly quickly. Just after midnight, the train is stopped in its tracks because of a snowdrift. In the morning, the passengers on the Orient Express will awaken to learn that one of their own, a man by the name of Ratchett, has been murdered. The story is divided into three parts, making it go fairly fast. I really enjoyed it, and thought it was a good introduction for me to the series.The book features an exceptional cast of characters and little by little, motives are revealed for the murder. I thought that the setting was constructed nicely as well, a group of a dozen strangers trapped on a wintry, snowy day with no one around for miles. The language was simple and thought the book was published over 80 years ago, it still holds up.

Now, THAT is a murder mystery for the books! Whew! Agatha sure knew how to write 'em. Now I understand why this title is such a popular classic. (If you haven't read Murder on the Orient Express, you just should.) ... What a flabbergasting, jaw-dropping solution -- by none other than Mr. Hercule Poirot.As is the case of many Christie plots... a murder takes place, an entire cast of witnesses and suspects is produced, and Poirot uses his little gray cells for all they're worth, until a suitable answer appears as to the murderer's identity. This murder event just happens to take place on a snowbound train in Europe. With no footprints in the snow leading away, it's safe to surmise that the killer is still roaming among the locomotive's society. (Except, of course, that's not safe at all, for the living!)The book is set up in an ever-so-precise way of each chapter corresponding to an individual witness's report. It's done in a way of tallying up the evidence from every angle, very categorically. (It makes for a fun, yet strategic, read.)Overall, this one is pretty amazing. Also, it's unforgettable.

Thank you very much!

Agatha Christie is one of the best-selling author of all time. Her novels have sold over two billion copies thus far, making her truly the Queen of Mystery! Murder on the Orient Express features the legendary Belgian Detective, Hercule Poirot. The book is incredibly written, the timing is seamless, and Hercule Poirot is brilliant! Set on a train bound for London, but stalled by snow, Hercule Poirot must unravel the events that led up to the murder of Samuel Ratchett. Within the Poirot series, this book is crucial in terms of the character development of Poirot. Overall a wonderful book! Additionally, I highly recommend the audible narrated version of this book! Hugh Fraser is amazing in his narration of the Hercule Poirot series!

A fun cozy mystery. This is my husband's favorite author, so I knew I had to pick up a couple. Great ending.