By: Nora Warner
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And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie is an incredibly detailed murder mystery that will have you wondering who the killer is until the last few pages. The story takes place in 1939 when ten strangers are invited to an island by a mysterious host. The guest list includes a doctor, a judge, a detective, a mercenary, a spinster, two servants, a general, and a secretary. The visitors seem to have little in common except that they are all hiding something. Upon arrival, guests quickly realize that their hosts are missing, and transportation off the island is unavailable.
The book is considered one of Agatha Christie’s best works. The novel has been translated into more than 50 languages. According to Agatha Christie’s website, And Then There Were None is the best-selling crime novel of all time. She also described the story as one of the most difficult ones to write. There are several adaptations of the book, including movies, tv shows, and even a video game.
There is a reason this book is so popular. It carefully weaves together many stories, giving you the ability to see the possible motives of each suspect. What I like about this book is that you can’t guess the ending too early because the author hides it really well. Since it is a murder mystery, it does have some intense dark themes that might not be for everyone. This is a mystery that anyone who enjoys the genre should read at some point, although it may ruin other mysteries for you that aren’t written to the same standard.
