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And Then There Were None
And Then There Were None
Author: Agatha Christie
Ten houseguests, trapped on an isolated island, are the prey of a diabolical killer. When they realize that every one of them is marked for murder, terror mounts as their number dwindles. Who has choreographed this dastardly scheme? Who will be left to tell the tale? Clues and red herrings abound in this masterpiece from Agatha Christie, her mos...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780399150180
ISBN-10: 0399150188
Publication Date: 1/1989
Pages: 218
Rating:
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4.1 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 1
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Leigh avatar reviewed And Then There Were None on + 378 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 10
This quick read is highly, highly enjoyable. I'm not a fan of British mystery, but this could change my mind. It plays out like a Friday the 13th film, but following a foreboding poem. You have a strange feeling that just like the poem, the characters will start to drop one by one, until none are left. For me, it was impossible to guess the culprit. Recommended for mystery lovers as an absolute classic.
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This is one of my favorite mysteries!!! I will not give you a synopsis but only this: if you want a good introduction into mystery books, then pick this one up. A classic!!!!
Equus avatar reviewed And Then There Were None on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Very interesting book, but it was a little hard to follow at times.
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I adore Agatha Christie, and this is the best one **ever!!**
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This is probably my favorite book ever - it is AMAZING.
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sleach329 avatar reviewed And Then There Were None on + 21 more book reviews
This was a great mystery. I'm usually pretty good at figuring out "who-done-it" but this time I was not at all on the right track. It was a quick moving page turner. Though I will admit that the language that it's written in took a bit to get used too.
I've only read one other Christie novel and after this one I'm hooked. It's no wonder that she's such a popular author.
yukinakid avatar reviewed And Then There Were None on + 42 more book reviews
I did not really like this book. It was too wordy and wasn't suspenseful at all with all of the accusations thrown around by those still among the living. It was further ruined by who I actually figured out was the murderer. There was no climax, no fear, nothing. The poem sounded so suspenseful, but didn't deliver.

Everyone is so flat. And it's hard to remember who is who, and I felt like I spent half of the book trying to remember who each one was. Sometimes Christie reminds you, but most times she doesn't. I found myself hopelessly flipping through pages of repetitive dialogue to get to the next murder, only to be disappointed it was no big spectacle. I understand that things were more "conservative" when she wrote it, but I've read more suspenseful things during that time period than this.

Needless to say, I will not be picking up another of her novels.
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This is a classic, with all the positive elements (and of course some of the negative ones) of Christie. I got it because I found I didn't actually possess a copy, although I had read it several times. That means it passed the test: if I can re-read it (usually multiple times) it gets shelf space (always in short supply). Now that I have it, I wouldn't dream of re=posting it--I'm going to keep it all for myself!
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This is my favorite Agatha. It kept me guessing all along. Kind of a version of the locked room with ten people alone on an island in a gothic setting. They meet their demise one by one until the survivor is left to face the consequence of being prosecuted for nine deaths. But, who will be the last one standing? Suspicion swings back and forth. If you pay attention you may be able to outwit the author: maybe not.
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A classic Agatha Christie. A great mystery that will keep you wanting more. This is one of my favorite books!
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Agatha Christie's classic masterpiece of murder and suspense! A+
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One by one, the guests arrived at the mansion on Indian Island, summoned by a mysterious host. And one by one, with terrifying meticulousness, they were stalked by a cunning murderer...(previously published as Ten Little Indians)
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Alternate title of this same book is: Ten Little Indians
Classic mystery.
MSCOZY avatar reviewed And Then There Were None on
Wonderful story!

This takes place on an island that is separated from the mainland. A group of supposed murderers/criminals/thieves, who have all gotten away with their crime, have been invited by post. No one knows anyone else. There are servants there to attend to their needs. They are all to spend the weekend there in order to get the prize but instead one by one, they begin to die. Is it murder? And who is the murderer? And why isn't their host there to greet them? Or is he/she?
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My favorite Agatha Christie Novel. It's a great read...
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This is the classic Agatha Christie murder mystery that holds your attention from beginning to end!
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This is the Christie that got me hooked!!!
redhatter avatar reviewed And Then There Were None on + 577 more book reviews
One by one, the guests arrived at the mansionon Indian Island, summonened by a mysterious host. And, one by one, with terrifying meticulousness, they were stalked by a cunning murderer.
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This is a great, easy read when you just need a little change. its a great story that keeps me in suspense everytime I read it.
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Great, I this is my favorite Christie book.
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A great book....a hard one to put down once started.
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Ten bodies are found by Scotland yard inspectors on a deserted island-ten murder victims,yet no murderer in site,and no way the murderer could have escaped.
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10 people come to an island under mysterious circumstances. One by one they are murdered.

A decent read. A little disappointing as it's not really a murder mystery to solve so much as a 'kill everyone off one by one'. I would have liked to have seen the action after the discovery of the 10 dead people on the island. I would have preferred the police inspection and the 'whodunnit' discovery.
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Agatha Christie at her best! If you've read a lot of "whodunit" mysteries, it may seem like you've seen this premise before: Several unconnected people end up together in an unusual situation only to have them start dying off mysteriously.

However, this is the original and probably the masterpiece of this type. It sets the standard and is often imitated and rarely duplicated.
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One of my favorite mysteries.
AimeeM avatar reviewed And Then There Were None on + 124 more book reviews
There is a classic movie that was based off of this book. If you liked the movie, you will enjoy the book although I warn you: the ended is a little different!
kathyk avatar reviewed And Then There Were None on
One of Agatha Christie's best.
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My introduction to Agatha Christie in the l940s. Still a great read

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