Murder on the Orient Express

Figured I should read an Agatha Christie and found this in a second hand bookstore so took my chance. The writing is very good, I can't argue with that. It's a great skill to sketch out about 15 unique characters in such short time, and balance the unveiling of the mystery without giving too much away. The evidence is laid out neatly and well summarised at various points using devices such as maps, reproductins of Poirot's own notes and helpful conversations amongst the investigators.

Unfortunately, though, it seemed to be totally pointless even trying to play along, let alone work out ‘whodunnit', since the ending is such a ludicrous cheat: everyone's the murderer! I mean, sure, it makes sense, but the fact that this guy was the driver and that woman was the cook is something we can never have known. All the ‘evidence', therefore, is pure lies. Everything is a red herring.

Just seemed like a massive cheat to me.

I might like to try another Christie at some point, but I'd prefer it if it was just a straightforward murder mystery with one assailant!