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HarperCollins Murder on the Orient Express The Graphic Novel (Poirot).
Experience Agatha Christie’s masterpiece as you’ve never seen it before with this brand-new graphic novel adaptation—featuring gorgeous full-color illustrations by Bob Al-Greene.
“The murderer is with us—on the train now . . .”
Just after midnight, the famous Orient Express is stopped in its tracks by a snowdrift. By morning, the millionaire Samuel Edward Ratchett lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. Without a shred of doubt, one of his fellow passengers is the murderer.
Isolated by the storm, detective Hercule Poirot must find the killer among a dozen of the dead man's enemies, before the murderer decides to strike again.
This beautiful, full-color graphic novel adaptation brings this favorite mystery to life—perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike.
“The murderer is with us—on the train now . . .”
Just after midnight, the famous Orient Express is stopped in its tracks by a snowdrift. By morning, the millionaire Samuel Edward Ratchett lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. Without a shred of doubt, one of his fellow passengers is the murderer.
Isolated by the storm, detective Hercule Poirot must find the killer among a dozen of the dead man's enemies, before the murderer decides to strike again.
This beautiful, full-color graphic novel adaptation brings this favorite mystery to life—perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike.
280 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2023
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June 8, 2024
My husband flew into Texas earlier this week to get my grandsons so that they could all take the Amtrak from Texas to California as an adventure. It is a two-night trip, with sleeper car which allows for meals on the train. It is a fun way to travel, as long as there are no delays. But of course, there are always some. Still, what a fun experience for teenage boys with their grandfather. (The real adventure will be their visit with us in California, which began yesterday. Their train arrived last night.)
But while they were tripping by train, why not read, the graphic novel version, of “Murder on the Orient Express” originally written by Agatha Christie and now visualized through illustration by Bob Al-Greene?
So, what was my experience?
As long as readers could put aside Poirot’s excessively long mustache, it was a rather clever rendition of something I have already read, *reviewed and seen on screen several times. There were no smoking guns, no shocking climaxes, no surprise endings.
What readers would be looking for, is a visual interpretation of Agatha Christie’s classic. I think the only question that needs to be answered is, did the illustrator meet and accomplish his mission?
Have you read the classic? If you haven’t, don’t start here. Not that it is a spoiler to the classic, but Agatha Christie is the master storyteller, and she deserves to be the one to tell her story.
If you have read the classic, you already know the story, so there is nothing new being told. So, expect to turn pages quickly. The artistry of the individual characters is rather well-done, and the story-telling is in-line to Ms. Christie. If anything, it made me crave another reading of the original.
*Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie – My Review is Here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
But while they were tripping by train, why not read, the graphic novel version, of “Murder on the Orient Express” originally written by Agatha Christie and now visualized through illustration by Bob Al-Greene?
So, what was my experience?
As long as readers could put aside Poirot’s excessively long mustache, it was a rather clever rendition of something I have already read, *reviewed and seen on screen several times. There were no smoking guns, no shocking climaxes, no surprise endings.
What readers would be looking for, is a visual interpretation of Agatha Christie’s classic. I think the only question that needs to be answered is, did the illustrator meet and accomplish his mission?
Have you read the classic? If you haven’t, don’t start here. Not that it is a spoiler to the classic, but Agatha Christie is the master storyteller, and she deserves to be the one to tell her story.
If you have read the classic, you already know the story, so there is nothing new being told. So, expect to turn pages quickly. The artistry of the individual characters is rather well-done, and the story-telling is in-line to Ms. Christie. If anything, it made me crave another reading of the original.
*Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie – My Review is Here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
January 9, 2024
I never read the actual Murder on the Orient Express. Matter fact I never once read an Agatha Christie, so I don’t have much to offer in terms of comparison to the graphic novel adaptation. But I must say this was SO FUN!!!! There’s a reason she’s hailed as the master of mystery… I was not expecting that ending at all.
Bob Al-Greene’s comic book style illustration was just perfect. He perfectly captured the essence of both sides—literary and graphic novel. Wonderful to look at and easy to devour. I loved!!
Bob Al-Greene’s comic book style illustration was just perfect. He perfectly captured the essence of both sides—literary and graphic novel. Wonderful to look at and easy to devour. I loved!!
October 23, 2023
I have read the original novel, Murder On the Orient Express, more than once and have seen a couple different screen adaptations, so I definitely remember the ending of this famous Agatha Christie story. When I saw there was a graphic novel version, the idea of reading the familiar story told in a different way intrigued me. I don't usually read graphic novels, but I wanted to give it a try.
This is something very different for me, but I'm so glad I read it. I loved the way the photos really added to the story, especially when recapping the evidence and showing the locations of each suspect's seat on the train. I liked the fast pace of the way the story was told. This was such a fun reading experience and as an avid Christie fan, I loved it! I would rate it 4.5 stars.
This is something very different for me, but I'm so glad I read it. I loved the way the photos really added to the story, especially when recapping the evidence and showing the locations of each suspect's seat on the train. I liked the fast pace of the way the story was told. This was such a fun reading experience and as an avid Christie fan, I loved it! I would rate it 4.5 stars.
January 22, 2025
Okay SLAY ‼️ this is perfect for those of us who have read and basked in the perfection that is MOTOE, and for others who have not yet had the pleasure and might prefer it in a graphic novel format.
Beautiful illustrations. Accurate storytelling that’s true to the original plot. The adaptor/illustrator Bob Al-Greene’s version of Poirot is just what I like Poirot to be: gentlemanly, respectful, and sharp as hell.
I *always* recommend reading the original first. But this is an excellent adaptation that’s worth the purchase.
Beautiful illustrations. Accurate storytelling that’s true to the original plot. The adaptor/illustrator Bob Al-Greene’s version of Poirot is just what I like Poirot to be: gentlemanly, respectful, and sharp as hell.
I *always* recommend reading the original first. But this is an excellent adaptation that’s worth the purchase.
February 8, 2025
A much needed addition to one of the best detective stories ever written.
November 7, 2024
Agatha Chrsitie's most famous novel is given a new lease of life in this excellent graphic novel.
The artwork is pretty good & even Poirot's huge moustache fits the description Christie gave it in her novels. The graphic novel treatment lends itself well to the plot & moves it along at a faster pace than the orignal story. Let's hope they release more of Chrsitie's work in this format.
Having read the novel a few times (including this graphic version), listened to various audio versions of the story & seen the film & TV adaptations there's only one way I've not experienced Murder on the Orient Express...live on stage. However, that wll change when I see the play next year. If you're interested here's the link for the tour....
www.murderontheorientexpressplay.com.
The artwork is pretty good & even Poirot's huge moustache fits the description Christie gave it in her novels. The graphic novel treatment lends itself well to the plot & moves it along at a faster pace than the orignal story. Let's hope they release more of Chrsitie's work in this format.
Having read the novel a few times (including this graphic version), listened to various audio versions of the story & seen the film & TV adaptations there's only one way I've not experienced Murder on the Orient Express...live on stage. However, that wll change when I see the play next year. If you're interested here's the link for the tour....
www.murderontheorientexpressplay.com.
September 5, 2023
I can devour Agatha Christie stories in any format! And how exciting to get one of her most famous MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, in an all-new graphic novel edition? I think this adaptation will satisfy any crime fiction reader, Agatha Christie reader, and will attract that graphic novel audience to the mysterious, crafty world of Hercule Poirot. The illustrations and coloring are a bonus for this story and there are sometimes charts, graphs, etc that help lay out a lot of evidence and information in front of us in an easy, accessible way.
I remembered how this ended, but it was still fun with this graphic novel adaptation to see how everything and everyone unravels along the way!
I remembered how this ended, but it was still fun with this graphic novel adaptation to see how everything and everyone unravels along the way!
October 25, 2023
When I saw that they had a graphic novel version, I knew I had to have it for my collection. It was such a fun and challenging experience. I was guessing all over the place and that’s the definition of a good murder mystery. I loved the ending and justice was served. Sidenote: Mme. Hubbard was my favorite because she was very dramatic!
Thank you @bibliolifestyle @williammorrowbooks for my gifted copy!
Thank you @bibliolifestyle @williammorrowbooks for my gifted copy!
September 20, 2023
5⭐️
This was SUCH a fun accompaniment to the normal book! I read them both in the span of two days and it felt like I was watching the movie after reading the book! The artwork in this book is immaculate and the story is spot on to the standard book. I’ve been loving graphic novels lately and this is no exception!
This was SUCH a fun accompaniment to the normal book! I read them both in the span of two days and it felt like I was watching the movie after reading the book! The artwork in this book is immaculate and the story is spot on to the standard book. I’ve been loving graphic novels lately and this is no exception!
March 15, 2024
I'm super impressed by this story even the second time around OMG. I've been holding off on reading this for half a year because I wanted to remember as little of the plot as possible before playing the new Murder on the Orient Express PS5/Switch game but my gaming moods are so rare & spontaneous that I just couldn't wait any longer :')
February 23, 2025
I feel like I've consumed the Poirot stories across every medium possible and yet the graphic novel adaptation was completely new for me!
There were a few little idiosyncrasies in the depiction of Poirot that didn't quite work for me. Hercule Poirot is not a man who leans on a counter! Hercule Poirot is not a man who invites men into his private cabin when he is not fully dressed! Given that Bob Al-Green stayed true to the character in the touches of straightening the cutlery and in the attention to detail in Poirot's fabulous and iconic moustaches, to make such missteps in the depiction was glaring! I also felt that, of all the Poirot stories, this was perhaps one of the ones where perhaps something was a little bit lost. The atmosphere and claustrophobia of these characters being trapped on a train together and in the snow is utterly integral the experience of this mystery of this story and to capture that in graphic novel form was always going to be an almighty challenge.
Despite that, I thought the illustrations were just fabulous! They captured the stuffiness of the era and social hierarchies really well and allowed for a really fresh take on such a classic mystery. The balance between Poirot unravelling the case in the present and the relevance of the past was depicted really effectively through the colour palette. It's such a brilliant mystery (admittedly one that does require something of a suspension of reality!) that just experiencing it all over again, this time in a fresh format was such an enjoyable experience.
There were a few little idiosyncrasies in the depiction of Poirot that didn't quite work for me. Hercule Poirot is not a man who leans on a counter! Hercule Poirot is not a man who invites men into his private cabin when he is not fully dressed! Given that Bob Al-Green stayed true to the character in the touches of straightening the cutlery and in the attention to detail in Poirot's fabulous and iconic moustaches, to make such missteps in the depiction was glaring! I also felt that, of all the Poirot stories, this was perhaps one of the ones where perhaps something was a little bit lost. The atmosphere and claustrophobia of these characters being trapped on a train together and in the snow is utterly integral the experience of this mystery of this story and to capture that in graphic novel form was always going to be an almighty challenge.
Despite that, I thought the illustrations were just fabulous! They captured the stuffiness of the era and social hierarchies really well and allowed for a really fresh take on such a classic mystery. The balance between Poirot unravelling the case in the present and the relevance of the past was depicted really effectively through the colour palette. It's such a brilliant mystery (admittedly one that does require something of a suspension of reality!) that just experiencing it all over again, this time in a fresh format was such an enjoyable experience.
August 30, 2023
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS is my favorite novel from the late, great Dame Agatha Christie and I was looking forward to having this version of it for my collection. Much to my dismay, it is far more a retelling of the Kenneth Branagh film (which I did not like at all) than the classic murder mystery novel --- replete with Hercule Poirot sporting a ridiculously large moustache and several of the main characters having their nationalities unrealistically switched for the time period. Not at all happy about that and thus, my poor review.
November 23, 2024
The original novel by Agatha in the 1930s is for sure a five star book! But, I am still trying to give graphic novels a try (there has to be a reason why they are popular!) I tried. I don't appreciate them! But, I love this story! I think I want all of the exposition, the inner thoughts, and the descriptive words. I don't want a sketch in the box with a text bubble! Poirot is the best and it just doesn't transfer as well to the graphic novel format. But, it was nice to revisit this favorite story!
September 8, 2023
This is a stunning full-color graphic novel that offers a fresh take on this classic murder mystery. This adaptation promises an exciting and visually captivating experience for both fans of Agatha Christie's work and newcomers to the story.
In this iconic tale, the famous Orient Express is marooned in the snow, and the atmosphere on board quickly turns chilling when millionaire Samuel Edward Ratchett is found dead in his compartment, brutally stabbed a dozen times, with the door locked from the inside. The situation is fraught with tension, as it becomes evident that one of Ratchett's fellow passengers is the murderer.
As the storm rages on, the brilliant detective Hercule Poirot is faced with the daunting task of identifying the killer among a group of suspects, each harboring their own motives and secrets. With time running out, Poirot must find the killer among a dozen of the dead man's enemies, before the murderer decides to strike again.
This graphic novel breathes new life into the classic narrative, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the rich visuals while unraveling the enigmatic plot. Al-Greene's illustrations promise to capture the essence of Christie's storytelling, enhancing the reading experience by providing a fresh and visually engaging perspective.
With its upcoming release, it's the perfect opportunity to rediscover the timeless allure of one of the most famous mysteries in literary history.
In this iconic tale, the famous Orient Express is marooned in the snow, and the atmosphere on board quickly turns chilling when millionaire Samuel Edward Ratchett is found dead in his compartment, brutally stabbed a dozen times, with the door locked from the inside. The situation is fraught with tension, as it becomes evident that one of Ratchett's fellow passengers is the murderer.
As the storm rages on, the brilliant detective Hercule Poirot is faced with the daunting task of identifying the killer among a group of suspects, each harboring their own motives and secrets. With time running out, Poirot must find the killer among a dozen of the dead man's enemies, before the murderer decides to strike again.
This graphic novel breathes new life into the classic narrative, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the rich visuals while unraveling the enigmatic plot. Al-Greene's illustrations promise to capture the essence of Christie's storytelling, enhancing the reading experience by providing a fresh and visually engaging perspective.
With its upcoming release, it's the perfect opportunity to rediscover the timeless allure of one of the most famous mysteries in literary history.
December 28, 2023
This was a very fun and very faithful adaptation of Christie's novel. The story and characters are the same, so there were no liberties taken with the source material, but the fun comes in seeing it play out in this format. The art is solid, skewing more towards the cartoon-y than the realistic, and the style reminds me a bit of the work of Phil Hester and Ande Parks. The designs are simple, and not much is done with the color, but the panel placement and narrative flow is nice, and there were a few places, such as near the end when the suspects are visually lined up and their motive, alibi, and evidence against are nicely laid out, where the graphic novel truly takes advantage of the format. My only complaint (if one can even call it that) is that more could have been done with the format to set it apart from the novel and to justify its being adapted into this form. Overall, though, it was a very fun read.
November 11, 2023
Let me put this first, I grew up watching David Suchet playing Hercule Poirot on the television, and to me, he will always be him. The art work in this graphic novel version of one of Agatha Christie's best mysteries remind me of his interpretation of the Belgian detective. Except for the handlebar moustache.
I loved all of the details included in the novel, from the signatures, the pictures, maps of the train cars, the evidence for the murder, the clothing, and the train itself. I got to see the Orient Express train or at least the modern version, when I was in Europe in my twenties. I loved this mystery and watching/reading how Hercule solves a mystery is always impressive.
4.5 out of 5 stars, highly recommend for mystery lovers.
I loved all of the details included in the novel, from the signatures, the pictures, maps of the train cars, the evidence for the murder, the clothing, and the train itself. I got to see the Orient Express train or at least the modern version, when I was in Europe in my twenties. I loved this mystery and watching/reading how Hercule solves a mystery is always impressive.
4.5 out of 5 stars, highly recommend for mystery lovers.
October 21, 2023
Three stars because I love Agatha Christie. But reminded me more of the movie than of the book. So take that what you will. (Literally had to watch the movie the next day). Some of the illustrated portrayals did bug me
September 17, 2023
This graphic novel is based on one of my favorite Agatha Christie books. I could not wait to read this and it did not disappoint. Every medium is different and should be judged by its own merits.
This book had to condense a novel down to show as well as tell the story, I think it did a fantastic job.
My one and only complaint is to wonder why Poirot is drawn bald, he is always described with hair in the books, but this is not enough to harm my enjoyment.
Well done to all involved in this book and I highly recommend it to Christie fans and new readers of her work.
This book had to condense a novel down to show as well as tell the story, I think it did a fantastic job.
My one and only complaint is to wonder why Poirot is drawn bald, he is always described with hair in the books, but this is not enough to harm my enjoyment.
Well done to all involved in this book and I highly recommend it to Christie fans and new readers of her work.
November 13, 2023
Loved this! Murder on the Orient Express is my favorite Christie novel and I was thrilled to see this new graphic novel adaptation come out! I really enjoyed it. Great illustrations and stayed super close to the original novel. A fun way to consume a Christie mystery!
October 1, 2023
So expertly done! I loved the layout of the train cars, the Guess Who style character bios, and Poirot was perfectly captured.
December 5, 2023
I am a huge Christie fan. I was very pleased and satisfied by this graphic novel adaptation. I loved the art and it definitely helped tell the story.
October 28, 2024
Enjoyable, but lost a star because Poirot has GREEN eyes not BLUE and a one or two other discrepancies (he would never leave a coat crumpled on a bed sorry)
February 19, 2024
Murder on the Orient Express is one of my favorite Agatha Christie mysteries. It’s got a great locked room mystery, an amazing cast of characters, and of course my favorite detective. This graphic novel adaptation was gorgeous in its artwork and capturing the story and characters originally created years ago.
I love the back story to this murder mystery- seeing the people so deeply affected by a child’s kidnapping and murder finding a way to take justice in their own hands. It has a lot of heart and speaks to the crookedness of the justice system and society. One thing that I never really paid attention to in my previous readings of this book is the fact that Ratchett is murdered by a “jury of twelve” after the court system let them down in the original case. It’s also one of the very few times in which the culprit gets away with the crime, not because Poirot did not solve it, but because he shows real heart in the matter. This will be forever one of my favorite mysteries written by Agatha Christie.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 23, 2023
This was a really great graphic novel adaptation. Now I have to make the disclaimer that I’ve never read the original book but I’ve seen the movie and this edition felt really similar to that which I enjoyed. It was easy to follow and I liked the art style. Agatha Christie creates such a compelling mystery and I really liked this version of the story.
December 7, 2024
I had been spoiled on the general story through cultural osmosis - but I've always meant to actually get around to it. This graphic novel adaptation was a really fun way to do so! It had a really fitting style for the vibe of the story, and it did some clever stuff with the framing. And of course - the story is insanely good.
January 12, 2025
Πολύ καλή και πιστή μεταφορά του διάσημου βιβλίου της καλύτερης συγγραφέως αστυνομικής λογοτεχνίας όλων των εποχών!
Σχεδόν ήταν σαν να ξαναδιαβάζω το βιβλίο (οκ είμαι λίγο υπερβολικός). Για όποιον αρέσκεται σε graphic novels εδώ θα βρείτε ένα από τα πολύ καλά. Και το σχέδιο είναι σε εξαιρετικό επίπεδο, οπότε δεν βρίσκω το γιατί να μην το διαβάσετε.
Σχεδόν ήταν σαν να ξαναδιαβάζω το βιβλίο (οκ είμαι λίγο υπερβολικός). Για όποιον αρέσκεται σε graphic novels εδώ θα βρείτε ένα από τα πολύ καλά. Και το σχέδιο είναι σε εξαιρετικό επίπεδο, οπότε δεν βρίσκω το γιατί να μην το διαβάσετε.
December 18, 2025
Rating: 4 stars
This was great. Everything I want from an Agatha Christie book, despite it being published almost 50 years after her death. It captures everything that makes the original enjoyable, and yet manages to be faster paced, i.e. more friendly to a modern audience. Also, the illustrations are completely without fault in the whole book. Even the far away ones that I like to make fun of in lesser drawn comics.
This was great. Everything I want from an Agatha Christie book, despite it being published almost 50 years after her death. It captures everything that makes the original enjoyable, and yet manages to be faster paced, i.e. more friendly to a modern audience. Also, the illustrations are completely without fault in the whole book. Even the far away ones that I like to make fun of in lesser drawn comics.
September 17, 2023
Very beautiful art. I haven’t read the novel so unsure how well this graphic novel stuck to the original, but I think having the imagery helped keep all the characters straight.
September 25, 2023
Este es uno de mi libros favoritos de Agatha Christie y releerlo en este formato fue genial. Los dibujos aportan bastante y dan una visión perfecta del tren.
April 1, 2024
Erg leuk, voegt echt iets toe aan het verhaal. Vooral het laatste stuk is erg knap gedaan.
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