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Feb 15, 2023
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I was convinced I had read this before, but now I am not so sure. Maybe I just thought that because I remember the star-studded film by Sidney Lumet.
The structure of the book is unusual for Christie. It is divided into three parts, each with their own heading. The plot is ingenious of course, but I didn't like the writing very much and I found the ending very abrupt. (view spoiler) ...more
The structure of the book is unusual for Christie. It is divided into three parts, each with their own heading. The plot is ingenious of course, but I didn't like the writing very much and I found the ending very abrupt. (view spoiler) ...more
This was a really fun murder mystery, and I can honestly say that I did not see that twist coming! Ha! It was a great storyline with lots of twists and turns, lots of possible suspects, and lots of clues - some actual clues, but some to throw you off the trail. I am not a fan of Sherlock Holmes because his reveals are often so vague, sometimes characters that were never even introduced, which made them frustrating and impossible to figure out. Even though I did not figure out this one, when it w
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This was a great mystery. Murder on the Orient Express is the first novel of Agatha Christie that I've read and glad that I did. Detective Hercule Poirot is such a dandy & wise character who cracks a murder case of an odd rich fellow who stabbed many times and had a filthy secret behind it. The story was very intising and thrilling. The characters(passengers) that Agatha Christie created were beautifully and some a bit unique to each of their personality. This tale was thrilling from beginning t ...more
Yay! I have finally read an Agatha Christie book :) I do think I enjoyed the movie better.
I believe I saw this movie many years ago.
BTW, it is IMPOSSIBLE to guess who the killer was cause the clues were ridic.
BTW, it is IMPOSSIBLE to guess who the killer was cause the clues were ridic.
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