As noted by Kelli Stanley in the book "Books to Die For," "Murder on the Orient Express" is "far more than a logic problem," it's a story that delves into the definition of criminality and guilt while also exploring a world whose concept of evil was changing as it hurtled towards World War II. The real test of a novel with a twist of the size and scale of this one is re-readability, and what is amazing about "Murder on the Orient Express" is that Christie's skill with detail, subtle clues, and character work makes this novel worth reading even after you know the secret. The result? A novel The Independent calls "a perfect twist on the locked room mystery."
Ratchett begs Poirot for his protection, but Poirot refuses - and the next day, as the train is stopped on the track by heavy snow, Ratchett is found dead, with an entire train car full of suspects. Rachett, a man with a sketchy reputation. The story is efficient perfection: Hercule Poirot travels via the legendary Orient Express, and is approached by Mr. If you're only familiar with Christie's better-known works, check out this underrated classic. Bringing their own unique style, the characters leap off the page and bounce off of each other in entertaining, plausible ways. While the mystery itself is very clever (and the solution very satisfying), what really makes this one of Christie's best are the characters.
When Shaitana is found dead after the game of cards breaks up - murdered literally in front of the whole party - it's up to the four detectives and the four "murderers" to figure out what happened.Īs noted by Bookrags, "Cards on the Table" is considered one of the finest locked-room mysteries ever devised, in part because of the large cast of characters who should have witnessed the crime. A man who lacks any sort of moral compass, Shaitana is a sociopath, but a charming, urbane one who almost makes the concept of "collecting" murderers seem cool. CrimeReads notes that Shaitana is one of the most memorable characters in any of Christie's books.
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