There is most definitely a reason this book is one (if not arguably the number one) of the best books Agatha Christie has ever written.

To sum it all up:

1) The number one best thing about it.. the ENDING! It's a total smack in the face. Unless someone has already spoiled it for you, you're in for a surprise.

2) You feel for the characters. The circumstances at the end are so heart breaking to the reader that you are left feeling that murder was almost the best choice.

3) The conclusion is believable. There were a few clues that I couldn't understand how Poirot came to his conclusion, but for the most part you have a few 'Ah-ha' moments when he reveals his findings. As in, "Ah-ha, I should have noticed that earlier!" At times I felt that some of Christie's books needed a little more explanation because the conclusion was drawn on facts that weren't clearly represented in the writing- but rather explained to you quickly in the end.

This will be one of my all-time favorites in my life. I highly recommend it for people that love murder mysteries that are not so gorey, enjoy a bit of a brain teaser and of course love Poirot!