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The Mystery of the Blue Train (Hercule Poirot, #6)

Agatha Christie
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The Mystery of the Blue Train (Hercule Poirot, #6)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Agatha Christie

The Mystery of the Blue Train (Hercule Poirot, #6)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

317

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

France • 1920s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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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.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

81,251 ratings

70%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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 this

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.

4.2

81,251 ratings

70%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

317

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

France • 1920s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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