A review by libbyhb
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

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

3.5

This was my first Agatha Christie read, and I actually read it because I plan to read The Decagon House Murders and I wanted to get that context ahead of time. And Then There Were None is a very smooth read - it flows really well and I imagine would be really enjoyable on audio. There was some striking antisemitism right up front, and more casual racism throughout (particularly about native/indigenous people), so would recommend going in with that knowledge or avoiding it if necessary. As far as the actual mystery went, I was content to be pulled along for the ride, never really having a clue about who could be the culprit. I also liked that it centered on people who had done unforgiveable things, and making them reckon with the fact that they had done them, as well as their own mortality on the island. The characters were a little difficult to pin down, since there were so many and they kept dropping off, but I didn't mind that much. I'm excited to read more Christie after this introduction!
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