And Then There Were None
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Average rating4.2
It is Agatha Christie at her best. It is Crime-Thriller at it's best.
This is quite different from all her stories. DARKER! WAY DARKER! This lends it to the story, overall! This mystery story cleverly recounts the murders of 10 guests at an opulent mansion on a sporadic ocean island from which retreat is rendered impossible by the stormy weather which further contributes to the crepitating atmosphere. Each guest has a dark secret which makes them an inevitable victim and their mysterious host has not yet arrived, so which one is the murderer?
You'll NEVER guess it, even if you do, you'll never guess the ending! Because it's absolutely genius!
I've read a million mystery or crime stories throughout the years. I like them, but I tend to forget about them, and the plot, soon after I close the book. Sometimes the sensation of the book being good lingers on, sometimes not even that. But this one... I remember many details, especially of the last chapter, even though I read it for the last time over a decade ago.
The story revolves around ten strangers who are lured to an isolated island off the coast of Devon, England, by a mysterious host. Upon their arrival, the guests find that they are being blamed for a series of murders that they did not commit. As the body count rises, the survivors must work together to uncover the identity of the killer before it's too late.
And Then There Were None is a masterfully crafted mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Christie's trademark twist ending is especially memorable, and will leave even the most savvy readers guessing. If you're looking for a classic mystery that is sure to keep you entertained, then this is the book for you.
First read this when I was in school. This is my re-read as an adult. I have a lot to say, but honestly don't feel like typing it all out. I will say that knowing the shock ending ahead of time made the cons stick out more than the pros.
Essa história mostra porque Agatha Christie recebe tantos elogios por gerações. O livro tem um ritmo incrível, que instiga a curiosidade para saber o que d*abos está acontecendo e ainda te faz de besta em vários momentos. É boa a sensação de ser enganado por uma história bem construída. Fiquei muito empolgado com o poema dos soldadinhos e o desenrolar dos crimes. Tinha lido outros da autora, mas não curti muito. Depois desse, quero conhecer mais obras.
It is because of this novel I became obsessed with the psychological thriller genre. Everything about this book reminds me of clue and the stereotypical large mansion of a house that looms over the horizon, beckoning the viewer into its large rooms with dark shadows, waiting to get you tangled in it's web. Christie weaves this tale with such poise and talent, you will be hanging on her every word until the book is done and you wish it had never ended. Extremely talented and intoxicating.
Excellent plot and execution by a master! The way she builds the tension is simply awe inspiring.
This was a re-read for me and I'm glad i re-visited it. A must read
This was the first Christie mystery I ever read, and my third reading of it. This time, though, I read it in the midst of going through all of her books chronologically. After reading twenty five or so of her other books before it, what struck me the most was how different it is from her other mystery novels. It does not follow the same formula at all. This time I remembered the ending, so I focused on how she crafts the mystery. Of course, it is nothing short of brilliant. It is a rather cruel story—more of a thriller than a mystery, really. But so much has been modeled off of it since. Once you read it (and if you haven't, stop reading reviews and just read it already) you know why it is one of the most read books of all time.
I have always heard great things of Christie’s books and I somehow managed to get though life with out hearing the spoiler for this one. I can now see why people love these books so much. The characters felt real, and the details given in the book are very descriptive but not overly done. It was the perfect mix to be able get right into the story.
Now for the mystery part of the book. I truly had a piece of paper beside me while reading trying to figure out what happened. I managed to get it down to two people before sadly a co-worker gave it away. I am still angry about this. But I think even when you know who it did it’s still hard to figure out the how of it all.
It is well worth the time to read this and if a get some time I will have to try out her other books.
Again, this novel written in the 30's proves that almost every solid mystery, twist, and character in this genre has been inspired by works of Christie's. All of her classic elements are there - the dynamic setting/structure, the flavorful characters, and the fact that it's still rare if someone figures out what has happened before they're meant to. What might surprise, actually, is how well-written and how much better the storytelling still is here when compared to more modern-day attempts to tell this type of tale.
“Dez soldadinhos saem para jantar, a fome os move; Um deles se engasgou, e então sobraram nove. Nove soldadinhos acordados até tarde, mas nenhum está afoito; Um deles dormiu demais, e então sobraram oito. Oito soldadinhos vão a Devon passear e comprar chiclete; Um não quis mais voltar, e então sobraram sete. Sete soldadinhos vão rachar lenha, mas eis Que um deles cortou-se ao meio, e então sobraram seis. Seis soldadinhos com a colmeia, brincando com afinco; A abelha pica um, e então sobraram cinco. Cinco soldadinhos vão ao tribunal, ver julgar o fato; Um ficou em apuros, e então sobraram quatro. Quatro soldadinhos vão ao mar; um não teve vez, Foi engolido pelo arenque defumado, e então sobraram três. Três soldadinhos passeando no zoo, vendo leões e bois, O urso abraçou um, e então sobraram dois. Dois soldadinhos brincando ao sol, sem medo algum; Um deles se queimou, e então sobrou só um. Um soldadinho fica sozinho, só resta um; Ele se enforcou, E não sobrou nenhum.”
This book was quite entertaining! Easy to read with an interesting story.
pretty slow to start for such a short novel but got me hooked towards the end - i think i would've preferred a more open-ended ending but i do enjoy that i could get something out of the book on re-reads
I must confess I have read very little by Agatha Christie. Yes, I know this is most unusual considering how much I love a good whodunnit or locked room mystery. I have no explanation for this; I just never got around to reading them.
Anyway, you can probably imagine my delight when I received this digital ARC of this special edition to read and review. Many thanks HarperCollins UK and Netgalley.
To say that I enjoyed this classic whodunnit would be an understatement. I was totally immersed in it, and with good reason. You see, the final chapter was missing. When I got to the end, I had to submit who I thought the killer was. Then, and only then, would I receive the final chapter. Brilliant, no?
I relished the idea of exercising my little grey cells. Alas, I am no Poirot, nor Miss Marple. I fear Inspector Clousseau would have made the correct deductions.
The fun was in the trying though, and if I had read this before, it wouldn't have been half as much fun.
I will definitely be adding more Agatha Christie titles to my reading list, but I'm not sure they will top this.
The special collector's edition will be available on 10/10/2024. Thanks again to HarperCollins UK and Netgalley for the digital ARC.
OH. MY. LORD... the best book ever if you say something else bye I do not accept a lower rating then 4 stars
I was a little wary of it being an older book with language, but it ended up reading pretty clearly. As this is my first mystery book, I didn't expect it to finish in little over a day. The characters were surprising and with each chapter the questions grew larger and larger. Fun fact, I was actually supposed to read this in school, but quarantine hit. If my class did get around to reading it, I definitely would've read ahead of everyone else.
Summary: Ten strangers are invited to an island under various assumptions as to the purpose of their visit. They soon find out that they were all mistaken and that they are in grave danger.
Contains spoilers
This was my first encounter with Agatha Christie’s work, and I absolutely fell in love with this story. It’s fascinating to realize that Christie pioneered the trope of an unseen adversary, methodically picking off characters one by one.
The novel is a masterclass in creating a sense of uneasy terror without resorting to graphic details. Christie skillfully builds tension, leaving the characters and the reader on edge, unsure of what will happen next.
Despite its brevity, this novel has quickly earned a spot in my top 10 favorite novels. Its impact is profound, and it’s a testament to Christie’s genius in the mystery genre.
A classic from Dame Agatha, but not her greatest work in my opinion. More haunting, darker, and more eerie than her other books. The ending feels rushed and is too sudden of a reveal.
In “And Then There Were None,” Agatha Christie crafts a suspenseful tale where ten individuals are summoned to a remote island, only to disappear one by one. We've seen this type of story hundreds of times, but when originally published in 1939, it was certainly much more innovative.
The plot remains shrouded in mystery throughout the book, cleverly concealing the identity and motive of the perpetrator until the very end. While the resolution was not the most satisfying for me, the storyline is undeniably well-crafted. The language of the book carries a delightful old-fashioned flair, enhancing the reading experience and reflecting its era.
Given that “And Then There Were None” is among the most famous thrillers ever written, extensive reviews have already been written, so I will keep this short. If you haven't read this book yet, you have something new to add to your TBR list.
The book was a fun read, but meeting so many characters at once is rough. Worth a read
