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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.

(P)1934 Chivers Press Ltd. This edition published by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London, UK, 2002 Amateur Sleuths Crime Crime Thrillers Detective Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Mystery Thriller Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives

Critic reviews

“Need it be said – the little grey cells solve once more the seemingly insoluble. Mrs Christie makes an improbable tale very real, and keeps her readers enthralled and guessing to the end.” Times Literary Supplement

“A brilliantly ingenious story.” Dorothy L. Sayers, Daily Herald

“Ingenuity at its height … the idea is utterly novel, the setting a model of realism, and the characters a versatile, attractive crew.” Woman’s Journal

“A piece of classic workmanship .. exquisite and wholly satisfying.” News Chronicle
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Excellent narration by David Suchet he was really good at portraying all the characters would definitely recommend listening to this audio book

Really enjoyable

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Absolutely brilliant. Both the story by Agatha Christie and the performance by David Suchet .

Just Great

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love this book , it's always been my favourite Agatha Christie , made even better that its read by David Suchet

Agatha at her finest

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Suchet's amazing performance of all the characters makes the story even better. Truly a masterpiece

A masterpiece

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What made the experience of listening to Murder on the Orient Express the most enjoyable?

I've read the book, saw the film/tv program, listened to the radio play but this was such a joy. No one can do Poirot like David Suchet although if I ever hear this book read by Peter Ustinov I may change my mind. Each character was given a unique voice be it male or female without going over the top. Wonderful.

What other book might you compare Murder on the Orient Express to, and why?

Any of Agathas as they all have twists and turns and are full of interesting characters.

What does David Suchet bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Within this reading I came across little bits of the plot that I couldn't remember when I read the book.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I did listen to it in one sitting.

Any additional comments?

A timeless who dun it which will be revisited.

Wonderful...

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