The Mystery of the Blue Train (Hercule Poirot, #6)
The Mystery of the Blue Train (Hercule Poirot, #6)
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007317
Novel • Fiction
France • 1920s
2007
Adult
12-18 years
Super Short Summary
In Agatha Christie's novel, The Mystery of the Blue Train, renowned detective Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of a wealthy woman, Katherine Grey, aboard the luxurious Blue Train traveling from London to the French Riviera. The story unfolds as Poirot navigates a web of secrets, lies, and multiple suspects to uncover the truth behind the crime.
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The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie offers a convoluted but engaging mystery filled with rich characters and intricate plotting. While some readers appreciate the depth and suspense, others find it less compelling compared to her masterpieces. The setting on a luxurious train adds an appealing touch of glamour and intrigue.
Who Should Read The Mystery of the Blue Train (Hercule Poirot, #6)?
Readers who relish intricate plots, classic detective fiction, and the shrewd observations of Hercule Poirot will adore The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie. Fans of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle and The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett will find it similarly engaging.
81,251 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
The Mystery of the Blue Train was published in 1928 and is noteworthy as it was partly inspired by a trip Agatha Christie herself took on the luxurious Blue Train from Calais to the French Riviera.
Agatha Christie described writing this book as a difficult process, as it was written during a particularly challenging time in her life following her divorce from her first husband.
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In this novel, Hercule Poirot makes use of his trademark investigative style, focusing on psychology and character to unravel the mystery, which was a departure from Christie's more puzzle-centric plots in earlier works.
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Novel • Fiction
France • 1920s
2007
Adult
12-18 years
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