Questions About Murder on the Orient Express (Hercule Poirot, #10)

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Will I miss anything if I didn't read any other book in the Hercule Poirot series?

William There's very little continuity between novels. You can start here for certain. I envy your chance to experience it anew. Enjoy!…moreThere's very little continuity between novels. You can start here for certain. I envy your chance to experience it anew. Enjoy!(less)

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Could someone please express the real/authentic pronunciation of Poirot's last name? I know it's difficult to convey sound through text. Is it poor-voi (vio as in "Viola!")?

Ekaterina It's "pwah-roh". Watch the BBC series - it's marvellous.…moreIt's "pwah-roh". Watch the BBC series - it's marvellous.(less)

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So who are the woman in red kimono and the small conductor?

Alexandra

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is this book scary for a 10 year old boy?

martha Bird it isnt scary but perhaps he will not enjoy it as much as possible because he may struggle to follow along with the narrative. I would recommend for s…moreit isnt scary but perhaps he will not enjoy it as much as possible because he may struggle to follow along with the narrative. I would recommend for slightly older children to young adults.(less)

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I've seen the various movie adaptations, is there any point in reading this when I know the great twist?