Take a photo of a barcode or cover
shyuanie 's review for:
Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect
by Benjamin Stevenson
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Hmm... this is a tricky one. I found it quite entertaining in parts, but overall it felt rather unremarkable to me. Right from the start, we are introduced to an entirely new cast of characters, most of whom are writers and publishers travelling on a train called the Ghan, heading from Darwin to Adelaide over four days. With so many personalities introduced all at once, I struggled a bit to keep track of who was who. It took me a while to distinguish them properly.
That said, I did enjoy the guessing game of figuring out who the killer was. It kept me engaged, and the reveal at the end genuinely took me by surprise. That aspect of the story was fun and cleverly done.
Beyond the central mystery, though, I found the book just pleasant rather than gripping. I often found myself putting it down and picking up other books instead. The pacing was uneven, and the characters felt a little underdeveloped. I think what kept me going was simply the desire to get it off my current reads pile.
It had its moments, and I appreciate the unique concept, but it did not quite leave a lasting impression for me.
That said, I did enjoy the guessing game of figuring out who the killer was. It kept me engaged, and the reveal at the end genuinely took me by surprise. That aspect of the story was fun and cleverly done.
Beyond the central mystery, though, I found the book just pleasant rather than gripping. I often found myself putting it down and picking up other books instead. The pacing was uneven, and the characters felt a little underdeveloped. I think what kept me going was simply the desire to get it off my current reads pile.
It had its moments, and I appreciate the unique concept, but it did not quite leave a lasting impression for me.