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Murder On The Orient Express by Agatha Christie – 4/5 stars

Published: 1934, Dodd, Mead & Co.

Genre: Mystery

Reviewer: Sami Paul M., Class IV

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, a seamless and perfect book in the genre of murder mystery, captivates its readers with its plot, characters, scenes, and action. On the luxurious train, the Orient Express (traveling through Europe), the author leaves trails of clues unveiling new things that make the people on the train and the reader guess who it could have been up until the end. With Agatha Christie's detective Hercule Poirot in the train, the story goes into detail about the characters: the elegant Princess Dragomiroff, the nervous and shaky Hector McQueen, Mr. Bouc (Hercules' personal friend) and many other characters who make you want to read more and more. Hercule Poirot's suspicious and unwavering commitment to bring the killer (or killers) to justice helps him unravel the mystery. Moreover, Agatha Christie's masterful setting of the immersive and elegant gloom of the train creates a new way into the surprising world of clues and murder. Whether you're a seasoned mystery enthusiast or new to the genre, Murder on the Orient Express promises an unforgettable reading experience, offering a riveting journey into the depths of human nature, deception, and justice. Prepare to be enthralled by Christie's ingenious plotting and timeless storytelling, as you embark on a thrilling ride aboard one of literature's most iconic trains. Poirot's keen intellect and unwavering commitment to justice shine brightly as he methodically unravels the truth behind the murder, challenging readers to keep up with his deductive reasoning. All in all I would recommend this book to everyone that has a taste for detective and mystery books.