The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie

The Mystery of the Blue Train

Hercule Poirot #6

Agatha Christie

320 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

Robbery and brutal murder aboard a luxury transport ensnares the ever-attentive Hercule Poirot in The Mystery of the Blue Train, from Queen of Mystery Agatha Christie When the luxurious Blue Train arrives at Nice, a guard attempts to wake seren...

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Moods

mysterious 97%
adventurous 45%
tense 17%
lighthearted 13%
dark 8%
funny 7%
challenging 6%
relaxing 6%
reflective 5%
emotional 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 23%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 67% | A mix: 26% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.69

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