The 12:30 from Croydon by Freeman Wills Crofts

The 12:30 from Croydon

Inspector French #11

Freeman Wills Crofts

376 pages first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious slow-paced
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We begin with a body. Andrew Crowther, a wealthy retired manufacturer, is found dead in his seat on the 12.30 flight from Croydon to Paris. Rather less orthodox is the ensuing flashback in which we live with the killer at every stage, from the fir...

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Community Reviews Summary of 26 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
challenging 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.63

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