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danyae's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Misogyny, Murder, Violence, Death, and Gun violence
dosxhime's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
When people said that Agatha Christie is a master at thrillers, I was curious. But, after reading And Then There Were None I have no doubts that about it. She crafted such an intricate murder plan with complex characters that constantly left me at the edge of my seat.
The beginning was slightly slow since we are first introduced to the characters, but it quickly becomes apparent that there is a killer in their midsts. I will admit that I (accidentally) spoiled myself and I did not see that twist coming. However, it was a brilliant way to explain how to find the identity of the killer.
The epilogue of the novel was especially gripping and it was such a romantic way to explain the murders on Indian Island.
4.5 / 5 A-
The beginning was slightly slow since we are first introduced to the characters, but it quickly becomes apparent that there is a killer in their midsts. I will admit that I (accidentally) spoiled myself and I did not see that twist coming. However, it was a brilliant way to explain how to find the identity of the killer.
The epilogue of the novel was especially gripping and it was such a romantic way to explain the murders on Indian Island.
4.5 / 5 A-
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Suicide, and Death
Minor: Child death, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Deportation, Infidelity, Alcohol, Misogyny, and Sexism
doug1's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Fast paced, but just a bit too much racism and sexism for me. Google the backstory and original title of this book for more disturbing information. This is my first and least Agatha Christie read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Gun violence, Racism, Death, and Misogyny
Moderate: Child death
isirla's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Ten people are invited to spend a glorious summer holiday on an island, called Indian Island. What they don't realize is they've been sentenced to die on the island for crimes they committed where the law can't touch them.
I used to love this book when I was younger and not at all aware of the original title of the book, back when there was no internet at our disposal to conduct research. I'm older now and still enjoyed the intrigue and the plot twist. But I can't give this book more than a 2-star rating. I saw the original cover and it makes me want to vomit quite frankly. And I'm very disappointed in Agatha Christie for continuing to have her book published under its original title in the UK even after the US changed it to this title (according to Wikipedia).
Open racism aside, I found the characters a bit... cookie cutter if that makes any sense. There's nothing really special about any of them. They're all pretty detestable so you don't really feel bad about them being sentenced to death by the court of this killer. If anything, I find the killer to be the most interesting character in the whole bunch!
I'll stick to books that reflect my values.
I used to love this book when I was younger and not at all aware of the original title of the book, back when there was no internet at our disposal to conduct research. I'm older now and still enjoyed the intrigue and the plot twist. But I can't give this book more than a 2-star rating. I saw the original cover and it makes me want to vomit quite frankly. And I'm very disappointed in Agatha Christie for continuing to have her book published under its original title in the UK even after the US changed it to this title (according to Wikipedia).
Open racism aside, I found the characters a bit... cookie cutter if that makes any sense. There's nothing really special about any of them. They're all pretty detestable so you don't really feel bad about them being sentenced to death by the court of this killer. If anything, I find the killer to be the most interesting character in the whole bunch!
I'll stick to books that reflect my values.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Racial slurs, Misogyny, and Racism
megelizabeth's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
"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."
As a mystery, this is very solid, with a strong atmosphere and sense of place, an intriguing cast of characters, and great building of tension and suspense. I had various theories throughout, none of which were quite right, and felt satisfied, if not entirely shocked, with the ending. This book does some really interesting things, and I can definitely see why it has remained so popular and has influenced so much other work.
In talking about this book, I don't think you can ignore its racist history. Although I read a version with these traces removed, and I wouldn't have known had I not been prompted by other reviews to do some research, I do still feel uncomfortable with regard to the wider context of the book, and it's difficult to entirely separate the newer, revised editions from the original. I really would urge anybody who isn't aware to educate themselves accordingly, as plot-wise this is a great book, and I'm glad that I've now read it, but that doesn't mean we should discount its history.
As a mystery, this is very solid, with a strong atmosphere and sense of place, an intriguing cast of characters, and great building of tension and suspense. I had various theories throughout, none of which were quite right, and felt satisfied, if not entirely shocked, with the ending. This book does some really interesting things, and I can definitely see why it has remained so popular and has influenced so much other work.
In talking about this book, I don't think you can ignore its racist history. Although I read a version with these traces removed, and I wouldn't have known had I not been prompted by other reviews to do some research, I do still feel uncomfortable with regard to the wider context of the book, and it's difficult to entirely separate the newer, revised editions from the original. I really would urge anybody who isn't aware to educate themselves accordingly, as plot-wise this is a great book, and I'm glad that I've now read it, but that doesn't mean we should discount its history.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Suicide
Moderate: Misogyny, Child death, and Racism
Minor: Alcoholism
tinkithesquirelll's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Racism, Suicide, Child death, Chronic illness, Kidnapping, Medical content, Sexism, Alcohol, Cursing, Death, Misogyny, Murder, Violence, Car accident, and Religious bigotry
kazofbooks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Honestly the only reason this is a 3 star instead of a two star is because I couldn’t guess who did it. The story seemed very repetitive and I struggled to keep engaged with it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Murder, Death, Alcohol, Suicide, and Classism
jojo_'s review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Ableism, Death, Murder, Racism, Gun violence, and Antisemitism
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Blood, Child death, Colonisation, Terminal illness, War, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Medical content, Misogyny, and Religious bigotry
sinaprst's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
This was just wow, I'm at a loss for words.
This truly deserves the title of a masterpiece because that is exactly what it is. Agatha Christie is a genius for writing this.
I wish I could the read this again without knowing the ending, because this was truly brilliant and I enjoyed every second of, constantly trying to figure out this mystery myself.
Though I did have my suspicions in the end, I still wasn't sure as to who had committed all those murders and how.
This was my first Agatha Christie but it will definitely not be my last.
In conclusion, everyone should read this, it is brilliant and I loved it.
5/5 stars for sure, I would say 6/5 if I could
Edit: I have recently found out about the racist history/origin of this book and its original content. I stand by what I said, but if I had read the original version with the heavily racist content, I would 100% not have given the review I have given. I am however glad that they did make these changes and edited/deleted all of the blatant racist comments and terminologies (the book still contains racist remarks of several characters tho), because I do believe the story is great and suspenseful and definitely worth a read. Just, to anyone reading this, make sure you by an edited version of this.
(und an alle Deutschen, die das hier vielleicht lesen: nicht alle deutsche Übersetzungen haben den rassistischen Content entfernt. Tatsächlich enthalten die meisten (auch relativ neuen) Übersetzungen die rassistischen Begriffe des Originals (N-wort z. B). Es gibt allerdings auch ein paar sehr neue Übersetzungen bei denen das anders ist, aber das ist definitiv etwas, was man im Hinterkopf haben sollte bevor man sich eine Übersetzung holt)
This truly deserves the title of a masterpiece because that is exactly what it is. Agatha Christie is a genius for writing this.
I wish I could the read this again without knowing the ending, because this was truly brilliant and I enjoyed every second of, constantly trying to figure out this mystery myself.
Though I did have my suspicions in the end, I still wasn't sure as to who had committed all those murders and how.
This was my first Agatha Christie but it will definitely not be my last.
In conclusion, everyone should read this, it is brilliant and I loved it.
5/5 stars for sure, I would say 6/5 if I could
Edit: I have recently found out about the racist history/origin of this book and its original content. I stand by what I said, but if I had read the original version with the heavily racist content, I would 100% not have given the review I have given. I am however glad that they did make these changes and edited/deleted all of the blatant racist comments and terminologies (the book still contains racist remarks of several characters tho), because I do believe the story is great and suspenseful and definitely worth a read. Just, to anyone reading this, make sure you by an edited version of this.
(und an alle Deutschen, die das hier vielleicht lesen: nicht alle deutsche Übersetzungen haben den rassistischen Content entfernt. Tatsächlich enthalten die meisten (auch relativ neuen) Übersetzungen die rassistischen Begriffe des Originals (N-wort z. B). Es gibt allerdings auch ein paar sehr neue Übersetzungen bei denen das anders ist, aber das ist definitiv etwas, was man im Hinterkopf haben sollte bevor man sich eine Übersetzung holt)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Murder, and Suicide
Minor: Misogyny, Racism, Child death, and Colonisation
sabrinalefebvre's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This was so good! So glad I read this before my required reading for school
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, and Suicide
Moderate: Racism, Child death, Misogyny, and Confinement
Minor: Antisemitism, Car accident, and Alcohol