Reviews tagging 'Racial slurs'

And Then They Were None by Agatha Christie

90 reviews

saraberry's review against another edition

2.0

I'm really conflicted on how to rank this book. I'm honestly a little embarrassed I read it without knowing the history before picking it up so I'm writing this review as a warning to others. I read a version published in the 90s. Within the first few pages, there is deeply antisemitic and racist language. I understand it is a classic and that times have changed, but the language was offensive to me. Still, I read on. Overall I liked the story, though I preferred Christie's other famous work Murder On the Orient Express better. I actually thought the "twist" at the ending was kind of cheap as it didn't seem all that plausible. I do appreciate this book for inventing a trope so I will credit it for that. Here's why I gave it such a low rating -- I read this book with the title And Then There Were None. That is not the original title. Google the original title and you will learn just how racist this book actually is. I wish I had researched this book before or I would not have picked it up.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Antisemitism

scaredykatbooks's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Antisemitism, and Murder

Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, and Gaslighting

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Antisemitism, Car accident, Abortion, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Classism

shinee666's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide, Blood, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, and Murder

margaret_s_library'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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism

naomi_k's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Gaslighting

Minor: Racial slurs and Antisemitism

jessthanthree's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racial slurs and Murder

beauvisseau's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Although the writing and storytelling was absolutely phenomenal, I found the racism and hint of misogyny offputting. It might be from a different era, but it was uncomfortable to read at times. Nevertheless, the tension could be cut with a knife and I was left guessing the culprit until the very last chapter. 
The beginning was difficult to follow, as all of the characters were introduced in a single chapter, but as the story continued, it was easier to differentiate them. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Suicide, and Murder

Moderate: Misogyny

alexisgarcia'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

4.0

I would just like to say that my review is based solely on the writing, plot, etc. and not the author. The author is extremely racist and I would not have read this if I had to pay for it, I got it from the library. But that aside, I enjoyed the plot and overall concept a ton. However I was able to guess the ending slightly which was disappointing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Racial slurs, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Alcohol

jacinderr's review against another edition

challenging dark medium-paced

4.5

Fuck this would’ve been 5 stars if it weren’t for the racism ?? Couldn’t put it down I was so invested !!? but girl literally was finding every excuse to throw in antisemitism for no reason

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Antisemitism, and Murder

abitofapoet's review against another edition

challenging mysterious slow-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

3.25

delightfully unexpected ending, but a reallllllllyyyyy slow start 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide, Violence, and Murder