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And then...I'm wanting more...
Taken at face value, And Then There Were None may as well have been the basis of the 1985 movie Clue. Of course, as funny that movie was, this novel was anything but.

But the premise is very similar. Strangers made to come together in a remote place by an invitation from an anonymous sender. However this is where the two works of fiction diverge. The movie Clue revolves around a plot with characters who have received the same letter/invitation (as in verbatim). In And Then There Were None however, each letter is eerily suited to a particular person. Some were enticed by the prospect of a good time or the promise of meeting old acquaintances (as what they have been wanting to do or have), others were lured by financial opportunities (as was their pressing need); whilst others still had vague motivations for coming.

The author is unrelenting in building the suspense - from the first bits in the train/carriage ride bearing the arriving guests - up to the climax. Snatches of thoughts from each character make it helpful for the reader (to a certain extent) to pin down which is which. There's the judge who can lie still as a stone but whose pale eyes are razor sharp, always taking everything in. The self-righteous and religious fanatic middle-aged woman whose demeanor is rarely ruffled. The younger female who looks sensible but whose thoughts are haunted and chaotic. The general whose disdain for the brash, younger generation is hard to miss. The doctor whose seeming contentment with his career is nevertheless shadowed by a past controversy. And then others more whose presence in Indian Island certainly make the group a strange mix of persons.

The first solid chilling clue is the presence of the Ten Little Indian Boys rhyme set in each of the guest's bedroom. (I had to write it all down as a guide...No, really. It's a requirement)

The guests themselves have barely been reluctant acquaintances upon arrival when a strange, disembodied voice blasts over the whole drawing room where they have all retired after dinner. And then the chills creep in all over again.

Each of those present is accused of murder.

Well then of course one just has to read on. Because that's the beauty of Agatha Christie novels. It's all up-front murder but the mastery lies in her exposition. Who and how was it all done?

I again thought that it might be the same as Clue, in which the presence of deadly weapons is a silent command that all characters finish each other off.

But no. In this novel, the characters have no reason to kill each other. And yet all of them, because of those accusations, deserve to die.

And if this is not your first Agatha Christie, then I guess my saying that it's useless to make any guesses is understandable.

Just sit back and let the narrative do the work for you.

And if you still find yourself guessing every so often, I can't blame you. And that's why I'm loving this author.

The Classic Whodunit
What a great book to read, especially if you are looking for something quick and absorbing. In "And Then There Were None", Agatha Christie delivers the classic whodunit.

From the interrogation of the suspects and examination of the crime scenes Christie provides us the clues to start to make our own deductions on who is the murder. Eventually, like most people I am sure, we need to reassemble our thoughts as our main suspect is killed off. I found myself more than once going back to review the evidence and constantly rereading the nursery rhyme that makes available the plot.

As stated above, it's a great book. I read that over 100 million copies of "And Then There Were None" have been sold, making it the seventh highest selling book ever. Also, only the Bible is said to have more books sold than Agatha Christie's collection. In terms of authors, her name is readily accepted with Shakespeare's as among the best selling authors of all time. Impressive.

Enjoy the book.

Ps. Look up pictures of Burgh Island if you want to see Christie's inspiration for Indian Island.

And Then There Were None
And Then There Were None is a fiction novel that will take a reader to the highest point of intrigue of any mystery book. This book has become one of the best mystery books every written and I cannot disagree.
Agatha Christie changed the world of literature by writing this book. She uses an ingenious style of writing which can be easily recognized by any reader. Being a high school student, I did not understand or respect the brilliance and detailed writing of the author. My whole view of literature has changed because of this book and I now understand how clever an author, Agatha Christie, has to be in order to write a book that is at the top of its genre.
Christie manipulates the reader's thoughts and opinions by continuously changing the pace of the story. No book will mess with your head more than And Then There Were None. Each character is described with such great detail and each scene is so perfectly planned out. Reading this book gives people the full mystery effect and readers will not be disappointed. Though the book is written beautifully it can be a bit far fetched at times. Ten different guests each agree to attend a random vacation on an unknown island; very unlikely but then again a reader must never put it out of question!
This mystery novel overlooked the topic of a serial killer long before the serial killer was even known. Agatha Christie is ahead of her time and you can see the effects of her book on many authors nowadays. And Then There Were None was the platform from which many other great books have taken off.

Couldn't put it down!
I picked this book from the library as it was in "staff picks" section and once i began reading it, i just could not put it down. I finished it the very same day!

Amazing mystery and a classic thriller. The charaters are intriguing and engaging and the story moves very rapidly.

Enjoy.

A must read!
This book always kept me interested, this is one of the best books i have ever read!