The Plymouth Express: A Short Story by Agatha Christie

The Plymouth Express: A Short Story

Hercule Poirot Short Stories

Agatha Christie

29 pages first pub 1923 (view editions)

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This short story is ideal for readers who enjoy classic whodunits with clever detectives, intricate puzzles, and a blend of leisurely storytelling and understated tension.

Description

Previously published in the print anthology Poirot's Early Cases When Ebenezer Halliday's daughter's body is found stuffed underneath a train seat, the wealthy American industrialist hires Hercule Poirot to locate the murderer and over one hundred...

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Community Reviews

3.43
based on 343 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 100%

adventurous: 20%

lighthearted: 16%

reflective: 13%

dark: 6%

relaxing: 6%

funny: 3%

informative: 3%

inspiring: 3%

tense: 3%


Pace

72% of readers chose fast
20% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

80% of readers chose Plot
4% of readers chose A mix
14% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

10% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
15% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

80% of readers chose No
20% of readers chose N/A
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

10% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
65% of readers chose No
15% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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