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    Murder on the Orient Express

    Written by Agatha Christie

    Narrated by David Suchet

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    About this audiobook

    One of the very best Christie mysteries read by Hercule Poirot himself, David Suchet.

    Just after midnight, a snowdrift stopped the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train was surprisingly full for the time of the year. But by the morning there was one passenger fewer. An American lay dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside.

    With tension mounting, detective Hercule Poirot comes up with not one, but two solutions to the crime.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateSep 12, 2006
    ISBN9780007248575
    Author

    Agatha Christie

    Agatha Christie is known throughout the world as the Queen of Crime. Her books have sold over a billion copies in English with another billion in over 70 foreign languages. She is the most widely published author of all time and in any language, outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. She is the author of 80 crime novels and short story collections, 20 plays, and six novels written under the name of Mary Westmacott.

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    • 3/5
      For the fan of the puzzle-map-chart genre of detective fiction popular at the time it was published this book will likely be a satisfying read. Like The Murder of Roger Ackroyd it is a difficult book to discuss without dropping spoiler hints because the very structure of the book is an exploration of a plot conceit. It is as if Christie got the idea and wrote the book just to see if she could pull it off. Poirot’s observations, insights and deductions lean heavily on one of Christie’s weaknesses--the tendency to stereotype virtually every nationality, classes and occupation. Poirot, stranded without access to even the records and communication tools available in the mid-1930s, is able to deduce much about the almost every person on the Calais Coach simply because his reliance on these stereotypes never lets him done.This reviewer presumes that most people who read this book go on to reread it just to see if Christie played fair with them throughout but personally found that upon returning to the book again after many years that it seemed like a fairly mechanical exercise carried about by a good technician.
    • 4/5
      This was great! My first experience with Christie's work. I like Poirot and his subtle sense of humor. Is it weird to describe a murder mystery as cute? Because that's how this felt (much like the Wells & Wong MG series by Robin Stevens). I flew through this over the course of a couple days and now I want to start at the beginning so I can learn more about Poirot. The ending was surprising too! I don't try hard to solve the mystery because I enjoy being surprised, but it wasn't until he began explaining everything that I started to piece it together - I never would have guessed!
    • 5/5
      Poirot rides the Orient Express with wide variety of other passengers, from a Russian princess to an American woman who won't stop talking. At one point during the trip, Poirot learns that the train has stopped and a murder has occurred. The victim is a passenger he had found viscerally unpleasant, Mr. Ratchett. As Poirot investigates, he discovers many clues, none of which make sense.I somehow forgot that I'd already previously listened to this, with the exact same narrator. That's what happens when I don't take the time to write a review, I guess.Anyway, Stevens' narration was excellent. He managed to give all of the characters unique voices without making any of them grate on my nerves (more than they were supposed to - looking at you, Mrs. Hubbard).The first time I listened to this, I tried my hardest to figure out who committed the murder and completely failed. The overabundance of clues confused me. This time, I remembered most of what had happened and why, so I was better able to note what Christie had done, and marvel that I'd never figured it out. It seemed so obvious once I knew the solution.But there was more to this than the identity of the murderer and how the murder was committed. For a book that doesn't actively try to manipulate readers' emotions, this still did a good job of making me tear up a few times.My Agatha Christie experience is limited, but I think I'd consider this my second favorite of hers.(Original review posted on A Library Girl's Familiar Diversions.)
    • 5/5
      An old favorite. In my opinion, Christie's best Poirot. I love the exotic location, the despicable victim, the many suspects with their interlocking motives.
    • 5/5
      This is one of Christie's finest books where she creates a complex plot that hinges on a simple idea, but where the writing of the characters and setting makes it hold together. On the snowbound Orient Express, a man named Ratchett is murdered and Poirot working with the director of the company and a doctor work to figure out what happened. The joy of this story is in all the small details and how cunningly Christie puts things together and how Poirot does his reveal.
    • 3/5
      I don't know why I've been in such a reading slump these last few months, but this book certainly didn't help that! Part of it was probably the narration - I was listening to the audiobook, and the guy doing the reading does Poirot in a very breathy manner, and with an incredibly thick, hard-to-understand accent. It was painful to listen to, and quite difficult to understand. Hopefully this is one where the movie is better!
    • 4/5
      A classic tale of mystery and intrigue. Such a fun ride!
    • 5/5
      Stunning story.
      Continually twisting and turning as the story unfolds. A real joy of a ride.
    • 4/5
      Really enjoyed this one. Ready to see the movie now.
    • 4/5
      I read this one before the movie came out because I wanted to make sure I had read the book (as most bookworms do). So many people rave about Agatha Christie, and I do agree that she's a great murder mystery writer, and Poirot is definitely a unique character. That said, while I did enjoy the book and I enjoyed the character of Poirot, there were parts that I found slow that I had to really push through. I don't know that I would be able to handle one book after the other in this series but I would be open to reading more of Agatha Christie in general and in doses here and there.
    • 4/5
      A twisty ride through this murder had me guessing and I did not see the ending for sure. I’m not sure how Poirot comes up with the things he does half the time. I enjoyed this one but do think my favorite is still And Then There Were None. I watched the movie last night and man what a cast. Loved young Sean Connery. I will definitely be seeing the new movie once it comes out. 4🌟
    • 5/5
      This is a very clever plot, well thought out and—if you never watched the movie—with a startling end. I never thought I’d catch a mistake in a book written by Agatha Christie! Yet, I did catch two… The first one was in a dialogue between Hercule Poirot, Dr. Constantine, and Monsieur Bouc (which, by the way, means “goat” in French). Poirot was describing three possibilities that explained the crime. The last and third possibility was that evidence had been faked “for the same reason as above”… Obviously the word should have been “already mentioned” or something like that, never “above,” which does not accord with a spoken, but a dialogue. The second was the American characters using the word “frontier” instead of border. It was surprising that her editors never caught these two simple mistakes.
    • 2/5
      Christie seems to lay out an equation and then work her way through it. In this case, how do you solve a murder when there are very limited number of people with access (the train stuck in the snow) and everyone of them has good reasons to kill this guy.
    • 4/5
      The original closed-room who-done-it, Murder on the Orient Express stands up to the test of time once you get past the century-old word choices. The elegance of the mystery and the even more elegant conclusion provided a very enjoyable reading experience. I definitely recommend it and am looking forward to reading more of the legendary Hercule Poirot so creatively brought to life.
    • 4/5
      I've had never read an Agatha Christie book and thought it was about time. Don't think I would want a steady diet of such, but it was a delightful, easy, and entertaining read. Thirteen individuals are trapped on a train stuck in a snowstorm when one is mysteriously stabbed to death. Hercule Poirot, detective extraordinaire, interviews each and slowly surmises the murderer -- oophs, murderers. Pretty far fetched, but purely entertaining.
    • 3/5
      i had a good time. the narrations were bothersome though
    • 4/5
      Reviewed May 2003 I find it interesting that this is the first Christie novel since I started keeping this reading journal. She is probably in the top 5 of favorite writers. I was thinking of giving this to Marina to read as she is looking for something to read and thought this might just do it. When I stated to read it just to refresh my memory I just kept going until I was done. It’s not that great of a read when all along you know who the murderer is. But it must be a great puzzle if you don’t know what is going on. 4-2003
    • 4/5
      This was my first Agatha Christie mystery and it was a great one to start with. Hercule Poirot is aboard a train when suddenly one of the passengers is murdered. The train becomes stranded in snow making the murderers escape impossible. Poirot must search for the culprit amongst the passengers of the Orient Express. As clues are discovered suspicion is constantly switching from one passenger to another.This story will leave the reader constantly changing and reevaluating who the murderer is. The characters are engaging and interesting which was important since the bulk of the story revolves around the characters and their individual stories. I was continually guessing and trying to figure out the puzzle of the murder which made for a great mystery. Anyone who enjoys a mystery that will make you think should pick this up.
    • 4/5
      Solidly entertaining with an ending that I did not expect. A little on the dry side. There's a lot more talking than action. Poirot and his friends spend much of their time mulling over the details of the case and interviewing subjects than getting "their hands dirty" so to speak.

      But it's a very short and entertaining book. Any longer and the above criticism would have made it seem unwelcome. But I recommend it to anyone even remotely interested in mystery.
    • 3/5
      Having now seen all three major Murder on the Express movies as well as having read the book, it might be time to discuss the book. I like it better than all three, although of the three movies, the David Suchet version is clearly the best. One thing Suchet insisted on, apparently, in the last few episodes in the wonderful series was to inject a religious underpinning to Poirot’s character. This is clearly evident in the train movie with Suchet as Poirot struggles with the moral dilemma of what constitutes justice with regard to the murder of Rachett. Kenneth Branaugh’s version touches on that as well although no where near as neatly as Suchet, which, although very dark, at least held together.  None of the religious struggle is in the book. Consisting mostly of conversation, Christie manages to deftly reveal the temperament of each character. Lacking, however, is a sense of place. There is very little description of the surroundings, nor (as railroad buffs have complained) much description of the opulent train cars of the Simplon-Orient Express. While I count myself as a member of the latter group, that didn't bother me much. 
    • 4/5
      I had already seen both film adaptations when I decided to read the famous novel upon which they are based. And, this was one of those rare instances where I think the film was better (Branagh's version, that is). The main reason is that the film gives the characters life. The cast of suspects is quirky, but ultimately nothing more than a bunch of names - people the great detective interviews. Poirot is the only character who has any development. Now, the mystery and the great twist at the end deserve all the praise garnered over the years. Christie crafted an excellent locked room mystery with a resolution that few would have guessed if not for years in the public consciousness.Though the book lost some magic because I knew the conclusion before beginning, it was still worth reading and I look forward to reading more of her work - before I see any more adaptations! Recommended.
    • 4/5
      Even though I have read the book multiple times and knew how it ended, Branagh's narration is excellent (his American accent has certainly improved since Dead Again) and this made for a delightful commuting companion.
    • 5/5
      Agatha Christie is very, very clever. I couldn't put this one down.
    • 4/5
      This was a great read, more so as I had not seen the film before reading the book, and had no idea whodunnit! Didn't guess either. A great story well told.
    • 4/5
      One of the most famous Christie novels, this takes place in an archetypal cut-off environment, a snowbound train in the Balkans in the inter-war years, with no means of communication with the outside world. The ratiocination and simplicity of the prose is as smooth and satisfying as ever. However, I did not find the final resolution of the murder at all plausible, so this soured the ending for me. One other feature that amused me, but which jars now, is the readiness to believe that different nationalities are all of the same type - so an Italian man is suspected because the murder weapon is a knife that suits their hot Latin temperament, unlike that of an Englishman or American.
    • 4/5
      I think I understand some of the draw of this series. This is a French Sherlock Holmes, with the accorded twists and turns. It's encouraged me to try to learn French, because I listened to the audio book and without the actual text in front of me, it was hard to know what was said.There were times when the audio book's narrator drops his voice so you can barely hear him for certain characters. But he kept the characterization. Which makes this hard to place as an objection. My thinking kept going back to two people who haven't been investigated for the crime. Why? Because they have free rein of the train and they've been with the main character the entire time. Even so much that they are offering thoughts to who did it.This was definitely a good twisted ending of the mystery. Connections that got drawn out through the book I'd never have seen without them being spelled out, which means I enjoyed the challenge of seeing how I missed them.
    • 3/5
      A book that keeps you guessing till the last.A very nice read indeed
    • 5/5
      Agatha Christie is the best! And listening to this classic mystery, narrated by the amazing Kenneth Branagh was an amazing treat. Vive Hercule Poirot!
    • 5/5
      Okay, Agatha Christie is FANTASTIC. (And I'm probably the last person on the planet to discover this.)

      Her writing is light and easy, almost entirely plot-driven, and a hell of a lot of fun. Hercule Poirot is a funny little man, and it's incredibly entertaining to watch him go through the steps of figuring out this locked-room mystery - one that gets more and more complicated as the novel goes on. Near the end it gets SO convoluted, and the coincidences get SO unbelievable, that if I had been taking the whole thing seriously it might have distressed. But I just ran with it - and so was even further delighted to find that there was a final explanation for this as well (if one even more convoluted than already existed).

      I hadn't known what to expect from an Agatha Christie novel. I certainly hadn't expected it to be this incredibly satisfying! Can't wait to read more.
    • 4/5
      I was suspect at the begining, and then a whole mess of crap happened and I was totally thrown for a loop. Brilliant of course.I just found out it was a huge influence on the movie Hot Fuzz so I'm glad I read it before seeing the film. It makes me want to read more AC novels.