3.23 AVERAGE


To be honest, I am kind of surprised with the lower ratings of this book. A thriller set on the new Orient Express, an author bases her books on a real life character and their life, with a twist of murder at the end. There are two different story lines, and they don't end up being very connected, which I why I went with a 4 star review. But I thought this was a pretty solid thriller.
adventurous mysterious sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

cheryldptr's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 6%

Don't care for the main character we're following or want to know more 
dark mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
mysterious tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The audiobook is a fantastic way to read this book! I found the story to be so intriguing. Just when I thought I had something figured out, I'd read something that would prove me wrong. It kept me entertained for sure! I loved the setting (Italy and the Orient Express) and getting the different viewpoints from the characters too.
mysterious sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
challenging informative mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Amalfi coast, literal Orient Express, a writer with a secret who bases her books on the stories of real people who agree to be her main character, some solid twists, pretty fully realized characters — I enjoyed this mystery thoroughly and it would be the perfect summer read for anyone who enjoys a classic-style mystery with an atmospheric setting (c’est moi!)