I'm reading this as wider reading for English literature, which I'm very glad of because I wouldn't of read it otherwise.

As always Christie's writing style includes red herrings, twists, turns and clues as well as a heart at the core of it. We're introduced into clues at the beginning which points to Mr Inglethrope (husband of the victim) however we're mislead by the narrator (because poriot himself doesn't say it's not him). This is one aspect of crime - the narrator isn't trustworthy with his deductions.

Half way through the book the narrator firmly believes it's not the suspect, then BAM at the end it really is! (Plus one other). During the last chapter Poriot explains his methods which is nice, as well as highlighting his humane side for the 4 lovers which are saved by the trial