The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Hercule Poirot #6

Agatha Christie

267 pages first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

When the luxurious Blue Train arrives at Nice, a guard attempts to wake serene Ruth Kettering from her slumbers. But she will never wake again -- for a heavy blow has killed her, disfiguring her features almost recognition. What is more, her preci...

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Moods

mysterious 96%
adventurous 45%
tense 16%
lighthearted 13%
dark 8%
funny 6%
relaxing 6%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
emotional 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 24%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 27% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

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3.69

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