And Then There Were None is an incredible murder mystery ‘who-dunnit?‘ novel, guaranteed to make you lose sleep for a few days. And here we have given a spoiler-free review of the book.
About The Book
Title: And Then There Were None
Author: Agatha Christie
Genre: Mystery, Crime, Thriller, Adult
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Type: Standalone
Pages: 264
Goodreads Rating: 4.2 / 5
Ten strangers, all with some past to hide, are invited to a private island off the coast of Devon. But the host is nowhere to be seen. Each of their rooms in the mansion has a famous nursery rhyme’s modified poem hung. It’s strange, but they don’t pay it much heed. Until one by one, they start dying. Their way of death is how the rhyme says, and now everyone is looking at the wall with fear, wondering who will be next. Yet, at the back of their minds, even amidst terror, the main question remains – just who orchestrated this play? And why?
Book Review Of And Then There Were None
Alright, mystery lovers, buckle up because And Then There Were None is exactly the kind of spine-tingling, goosebump-raising thriller that’s going to stick with you long after you close the book. If you’ve heard the hype, it’s for a reason – Christie really outdid herself here, and every bit of praise is well-deserved.
First off, let’s talk about that title. And Then There Were None? It’s not just any title; it’s a nod to an old rhyme, “Ten Little Indians,” written back in 1868. Now, Christie’s version? It starts off dark and only gets darker: “Ten little Indian boys went out to dine; One choked his little self, and then there were nine.” Haunting, right? It’s that perfect, chilling setup that only Christie could pull off. And the cover? So classic and eerie, it has that nostalgic, old-school murder mystery vibe we’ve all come to love from her.
Now, fair warning: the story starts out slow. But when the first murder happens? Boom – the suspense amps up, and you’ll feel this constant sense of foreboding, as if something terrible is lurking just out of sight. And let’s be clear, this is not just about the “whodunit” element (although, believe me, it’s intense). Christie dives into how each character’s mind unravels under fear and guilt, showing just how far people can go when their backs are against the wall.
Christie’s writing style here is… well, it’s Christie at her best. She crafts a fog of mystery around every character, leaving just enough breadcrumbs to keep us guessing but never enough to fully figure it out. The way she reveals each character is pure genius – it’s subtle, slow, and just when you think you know someone, another layer is peeled back.
And that island setting? Absolute genius. A group of strangers, trapped on an isolated island with no way out? It triggered my claustrophobia, which I liked (no, I am not a masochist).
“There was something magical about an island—the mere word suggested fantasy. You lost touch with the world—an island was a world of its own. A world, perhaps, from which you might never return.”
– Agatha Christie
Now, were there characters I really felt connected to? Not exactly – but that’s classic Christie. She doesn’t aim to make readers “fall in love” with her characters; instead, she keeps us at arm’s length, which only adds to the eerie vibe. And sure, I could have used a little more clarity in how the final twist was revealed (there were some plot holes), but the creativity and cleverness behind it? Just chef’s kiss.
And that ending. It’s every bit as haunting as you’d hope from a mystery this twisted. The way it all comes together gave me full-on goosebumps. You’ll be flipping back pages, re-reading parts, and thinking about it for days.
So here’s the deal: if you’re a mystery fan, or a Christie fan in particular, this one’s not even a question. And Then There Were None is a must-read.
Conclusion
Rating: 5 / 5 ; Our Rating Guide
Recommendation: A hundred times YES!
And Then There Were None will haunt you in the best possible way. Just be careful – that little rhyme has a way of getting stuck in your head.
Plus, if Sherlock Holmes and Watson are your vibe, or if you’ve read thrillers like An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena or They All Fall Down by Rachel Howzell Hall, this one’s right up your alley.
About the Author
Agatha Christie is the best selling author of all time. She was born in 1890 in Devon, England, U.K. Known for her 66 detective crime novels and 14 short story collections, Christie created two of the best crime-literary characters – Hercules Poirot and Miss Jane Marpel. She worked at a hospital as a nurse in the First World War. During the Second World War, she worked as a pharmacy assistant at University College Hospital, London. Appointed ‘Commander of the Order of the British Empire’ in the 1956 New Year Honours as an honor to her many literary works. Agatha Christie passed away in January 1976.
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