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The Great Train Robbery

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1975

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Michael Crichton

The Great Train Robbery

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1975
Book Details
Pages

300

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1850s

Publication Year

1975

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

Lexile Level

1060L

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Super Short Summary

Set in Victorian England, Michael Crichton's The Great Train Robbery follows criminal mastermind Edward Pierce and his team as they meticulously plan and execute the theft of £12,000 of gold from a highly secured train bound for the Crimean War efforts. The novel explores the intersection of crime and technological progress amidst a rapidly industrializing society. Note: The book includes descriptions of child exploitation and racial slurs.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Gritty

Adventurous

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.2

35,870 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Michael Crichton's The Great Train Robbery captivates with its detailed historical setting and intense pacing. Reviewers praise its meticulous research and engaging narrative. However, some find character development lacking and the plot occasionally predictable. Overall, it's lauded for its vivid depiction of a real-life heist and suspenseful storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Great Train Robbery?

Fans of historical thrillers will find The Great Train Robbery by Michael Crichton captivating. Readers who enjoyed The Alienist by Caleb Carr or The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown will appreciate the blend of fast-paced intrigue, meticulous historical detail, and rich Victorian-era setting.

4.2

35,870 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

300

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1850s

Publication Year

1975

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

Lexile Level

1060L

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