A rather more exotic location than some small, stifling English setting - even if it is mostly peopled by some of the same.

Poirot is taking a trip - and runs into a couple - who soon are an ex-couple thanks to the murder of one of them.

As the river title suggests, there is a reasonable sized floating transport device full of possible miscreants responsible for the dastardly deed.

Definitely one of the best Poirots.

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I had expected this to be read rather than performed as a radio play. Once I got used to the format, I thoroughly enjoyed the story. This is only my second Agatha Christie and I think I liked the first (Ten Little Indians) better, but this was still entertaining and I didn't know "whodunit" until she told me! ( )

After having heard good things about Death on the Nile from fellow Agatha Christie enthusiasts I've been meaning to read this one. And I must say that I wasn't disappointed. From the mid 30's to the early 60's some Christie’s most fascinating works emerged from her pen. I think she wrote some of her best mysteries during this period.

The plot of Death on the Nile in itself was good (which I will not be revealing here). But what made it better was the location, Egypt. The ominous atmosphere of the boat, the S.S. Karnak and the river Nile where there is nowhere to hide, made for the perfect crime scene. Even though personally I have never been that fond of any kind of romance in murder mysteries, in this particular book the romance did not bother me that much. One thing I didn't care for that much was Colonel Race's espionage track. As it is the super spy Race is not one of my favorite inhabitants of the Christie world. The book could have done without that part of the story. But on the whole I would have to say that Death on the Nile is an interesting read. ( )

As usual and as expected, a good Christie classic mystery set in exotic Egypt. ( )

I can't believe I almost gave up on this after fifty pages. It does start slow, ends magnificently. My favorite Agatha Christie story. ( )