The 12.30 from Croydon by Freeman Wills Crofts

The 12.30 from Croydon

Inspector French #11

Freeman Wills Crofts

349 pages first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery dark mysterious fast-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 22 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
challenging 66%
tense 66%
dark 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.05

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