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Go to My LibraryThe Mystery of the Blue Train
- Language
- English
- Published in
- Publisher
- New York: Pocket Books, Inc. 1973
- Pages
- 226
- ISBN
- 9780671823313
Subjects
Original edition details
Other editions (84)
The Mystery of the Blue Train (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)
2024 • Warbler Press
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
2005 • Harper Collins
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train A Hercule Poirot Mystery
2011 • Harper Collins
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train
2016 • HarperCollins Publishers
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train
2006 • Penguin Publishing Group
English
Other editions
The Mystery of the Blue Train (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)
2024 • Warbler Press
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
2005 • Harper Collins
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train A Hercule Poirot Mystery
2011 • Harper Collins
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train
2016 • HarperCollins Publishers
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train
2006 • Penguin Publishing Group
English
Der blaue Express Roman
2001 • Scherz
German
Der blaue Express Roman
2000 • Scherz
German
Der blaue Express
1993 • Scherz
German
The Mystery of the Blue Train (Agatha Christie Comic Strip)
2007 • HarperCollins
English
Le train bleu
1976 • Librairie des Champs-Élysées
French
Le train bleu
1997 • Editions du Masque
French
The Mystery of the Blue Train
2003 • Harpercollins Pub Ltd
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train
1993 • Berkley Pub Group
languages.bam
The Mystery of the Blue Train
2002 • Chivers Press Ltd
English
Le Train bleu
2006 • Editions du Masque
French
Le train bleu
1998 • Librairie des Champs-Elysées
French
Mystery of the Blue Train: Hercule Poirot Investigates
2005 • HarperCollins Publishers
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train
2001 • Harpercollins Pb
English
The Mystery Of The Blue Train
Ulverscroft
English
Mystery Blue Train
1981 • Pocket
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train.
1973 • Pocket Books
English
Le train bleu
2012 • Editions du Masque
French
The Mystery of the Blue Train
1991 • Bt Bound
English
Mystery Blue Train
1982 • Pocket Books
English
Mystery of the Blue Train
1972 • Pocket Books
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train
1928 • Amereon Ltd
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train A BBC Full-Cast Radio Drama
1989 • Pocket Books
English
The Mystery Of The Blue Train (poirot)
2010 • Harpercollins Uk
English
Mystery of the Blue Train: Hercule Poirot Investigates
2005 • HarperCollins Publishers
English
Mystery of the Blue Train
2024 • MysteriousPress.com
English
Mystery of the Blue Train: Hercule Poirot Investigates
2005 • HarperCollins Publishers
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train
1976 • Kangaroo Book
English
Le train bleu
1992 • Librairie des Champs-Elysees
French
Mystery Of The Blue Train Special Ed
2019 • HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train (Poirot)
2017 • HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train
1979 • Pocket
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train
2024 • Dover Publications
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train
2024 • Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train (Hercule Poirot)
1991 • Berkley
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train
2005 • Perfect Bound
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train Complete & Unabridged
2005 • Harpercollins Audio
English
Le Train bleu
2006 • Editions du Masque
French
Mystery of the Blue Train
1992 • Random House Audio
English
Mystery of the Blue Train: A BBC Full-Cast Radio Drama
2005 • HarperCollins Publishers
English
Mystery of the Blue Train
1987 • Bantam Books
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train (The Christie Collection)
1987 • HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train: A Hercule Poirot Mystery
2014 • Center Point Pub
English
El Misterio Del Tren Azul
2004 • Planeta
English
El misterio del tren azul
2021 • Espasa
Spanish
The Mystery of the Blue Train: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Dover Mystery Classics)
2024 • Dover Publications
English
El Misterio Del Tren Azul
2001 • Planeta
Spanish
The Mystery of the Blue Train: A Hercule Poirot Mystery
2003 • BBC Audiobooks America
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Hercule Poirot Mysteries)
2016 • HarperCollins Publishers and Blackstone Audio
English
El misterio del tren azul
1985 • Molino
Spanish
El Misterio Del Tren Azul
1996 • Molino, Editorial
Spanish
El Misterio del tren azul
2008 • RBA Coleccionables
Spanish
The Mystery of the Blue Train A Hercule Poirot Mystery
1928 • Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train: A Hercule Poirot Mystery, Original Classic Edition
2024 • Maple Spring Publishing
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Hercule Poirot Mysteries) (Hercule Poirot Mysteries (Audio))
2016 • HarperCollins Publishers and Blackstone Audio
English
El Misterio Del Tren Azul
2004 • Booket
Spanish
Tajemnica Błękitnego Expresu
2002 • Wydawnictwo Hachette
Polish
El Misterio del tren azul
2003 • Molino
Spanish
Agatha Christie -The Mystery Of The Blue Train
1970 • HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS
English
Il mistero del Treno Azzurro
2017 • Mondadori
Italian
The Mapping of Love and Death A Maisie Dobbs Novel
2010 • HarperLuxe
English
El Misterio Del Tren Azul (Spanish Edition)
2016 • EISENBRAUNS
Spanish
The Mystery of the Blue Train
2015 • HarperCollins Publishers Limited
English
Mavi Trenin Esrari
2005 • Altin Kitaplar
Turkish
El Misterio Del Tren Azul (Edición de Bolsillo)
2020 • Independently Published
Spanish
The Mystery of the Blue Train A BBC Full-Cast Radio Drama
2007 • HarperCollins Publishers Limited
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Mystery Masters)
2004 • Audio Partners, The, Mystery Masters
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train: A Hercule Poirot Novel
2024 • LA CASE Books
English
El Misteri Del Tren Blau
1997 • Proa, Ediciones, S.A.
Catalan
The Mystery of the Blue Train (Annotated and Illustrated): Village Lane Classics Edition
2024 • Village Lane Publishing
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train
2024 • Neeland Media
English
藍色列車之謎
2010 • 遠流
Chinese
El Misterio Del Jarrón Azul
2016 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Spanish
The Mystery of the Blue Train: Agatha Christie 100th Anniversary Collection
2024 • SeaWolf Press
English
El Misterio Del Tren Azul The Mystery of the Blue Train
2016 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Spanish
El Misterio Del Tren Azul
2020 • Independently Published
Spanish
The Mystery of the Blue Train (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)
2024 • Warbler Press
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train: A Hercule Poirot Murder Mystery
1985 • Pocket Books
English
The Mystery of the Blue Train A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
2022 • HarperCollins Publishers
English
Тайна "Голубого поезда"
1997 • Международный Книжный Дом
Russian
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Many readers expressed appreciation for the graphic novel's visual elements, frequently praising the illustrations as good, superb, and excellent. Reviewers highlighted the vivid drawings, dynamic drama, and overall enjoyable art style, with some noting a preference for its European graphic novel aesthetic. There was a positive sentiment that Agatha Christie's storytelling could align well with the graphic novel medium, and one reviewer even suggested the adaptation had the potential to be a "masterpiece" despite perceived page limitations. The dialogue was also described as vivid, and some found the story's twist to be unexpected.
However, a significant number of reviews voiced disappointment regarding the adaptation of the original novel into a comic format. A recurring criticism was that the condensed nature of the graphic novel led to a loss of plot subtlety and intricate details, making the story challenging to follow, particularly for those unfamiliar with the original text. Reviewers felt that the narrative often became confusing, overly convoluted, or slow-paced in parts, and that the "show, don't tell" method was not always effectively utilized. Specific complaints included difficulty in differentiating the numerous characters and a portrayal of Hercule Poirot that some found inconsistent with his established character, such as depicting him as "stout and muscular" or with an uncharacteristic small mustache.
In conclusion, while the graphic novel offers a visually appealing interpretation, it often struggles to convey the full depth and complexity of Agatha Christie's original mystery. Many reviewers suggested that Christie's intricate plots are best experienced in their full-length novel form, as the comic adaptation sometimes sacrifices narrative clarity for brevity. Therefore, this graphic novel is primarily recommended for readers who are already familiar with the original story and are looking for an artistic, visual companion piece. New readers, however, risk finding the plot confusing and underdeveloped, potentially missing the nuances of the mystery. It may also be suitable for younger audiences due to its toned-down content.
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