Rating: Summary: And Then There Were None Review: A chilling murder mystery; this is one of Christie's best! When eight people are invited to Indian Island, they find the owner mysteriously gone, and a new butler and his wife who have never yet met "U. N. Owen". When at dinner that night a tape accuses each of murder, and one of the guests is poisoned, only slight suspiscion begins. But then the ten Indian boys on the table amount to only nine, and after another murder that follows the Indian nursery poem framed in the guests' rooms leaves only eight, they find themselves all facing death...
Rating: Summary: Actually...3.5 stars ^_^ Review: Christie begins with a not-anything-special-but-it's-good sort of story line. Nothing an avid reader hasn't seen before. (I imagine Ellen Raskin got the idea of the Westing Game from this story). We are introduced to Indian Island, once owned by an American millionaire (yes, the story is British), who has sold his estate-on-the-island-- it's the hit of the news, and everyone wants to be there. Problem?--nobody knows exactly who has bought it. Rumors are flying and facts are few.In the meantime, 10 different people, all with various backgrounds are contacted in various ways, none connected directly with the new owner of Indian Island. Reluctantly and happily and angrilly, our guests come to the island and get to know each other during the boat ride. The shock comes after they arrive. It seems that Mr. Owens, the supposed owner of the estate, has not arrived. In fact, it does seem that he does not arrive for the entire duration of their stay! The guests are surprised, but carry on normally, some planning to go back home on the morrow, when the boat comes to the island. When the guests go to their rooms, they see a plaque on the hearth, the grotesque poem of the Indian boys (10, then 9, then 8, and etc, all dying in grotesque ways). They think nothing of this, some even fond of the old rhyme they knew as chidlren. Nor do they think anything strange of the 10 Indian figures placed on the dining table. The real shock comes when suddenly, during a quiet time, a recording booms aloud, stating each of our tenants, and a murder(s) they have committed. Naturally this angers/confuses/arouses suspicion/guilt from our tenants, and they demand explanations. It doesn't help when a guest dies, then another, then another, then another.....all like the ways described in the grotesque poem on the plaque. After the third or fourth death, the remaining guests decide that the murderer (they came to the conclusion that it was a murder), was one of them!! The conclusion is awesome, bringing you to the edge of your chair, with suspense ringing in the air. I can almost guarantee you will be shocked. Can you find the murderer before it's too late?
Rating: Summary: A spectacular mystery Review: Ten people are invited to a mysterious island by old friends they know. All the guests become trapped on the island by a vicious storm.It is only after a short while that everyone of them is accused of murder. One by one the guest begin to die deaths relating to an old nursery rhyme entitled "Ten Little Indian Boys". Also, every time a guest dies, one of the china indian figures seated on the table in the dining room dissappear. Eventually the guests realize that the murderer must be one of them since there is no one else on the island. The murderer was a complete shock to me and the story is ingeniously plotted. I recommend this book to any die-hard mystery/crime fans. You will love absolutely love it.
Rating: Summary: First Rate mystery! Review: I am a huge fan of Agatha Christie and have read everything she's every written (including her Mary Wwestmacott novels) several times. This is one of her best, with a great plot and great atmosphere on Indian island. Several movies have been made based on this particular book but none has come even remotely close to capturing the excitement of this book. This one keeps you guessing until the very end and the solution to the mystery is very satisfying
Rating: Summary: You'll never figure it out -- but you'll have fun trying Review: One August evening, ten guests meet at a mysterious island mansion-owned by an even more mysterious Mr. Owen. They soon discover that they're not on the island for a relaxing summer holiday -- they're there to die. Each one has been accused of a murder -- a murder that couldn't be proven and prosecuted by the courts -- and Mr. Owen is taking justice into his own hands. One by one, guests turn up dead -- each a carefully planned murder. After a search of the island, it's obvious that no one is hidden there -- so the murderer must be one of the guests. But which one? Is it the bitter old maid? The doctor, who could easily possess the deadly chemicals required? Mr. Lombard, who admits to bringing a revolver to the island? As guests try to protect themselves from the murderer, they're forced to decide who can be trusted -- and who can't. In the six-and-a-half hours it takes to listen to this recording, you'll second-guess yourself repeatedly -- and you'll never guess the conclusion. Ten Little Indians is an excellent, captivating mystery written by an extraordinary, well-loved writer. It's hard to imagine a cheery little grandma writing about such sinister murders -- but Dame Agatha Christie did it with refined style.
Rating: Summary: Keeps you guessing! Review: As a seasoned mystery fan, I'm fussy about the quality of the mysteries that I read. This classic by Christie will NOT disappoint. She weaves her tale so cleverly, creates characters with such detail, and skillfully sets the scene. If you're like me, this one will drag you in and keep you reading all night long. Pick it up on a Friday night, and you'll be finished sometime on Saturday ... it's that compelling once you get into the plot. And when you think you know who it is, guess again, she'll surprise you. Enough of a spooky-factor to make you nervous as you read. The characters are very believable. Very human and real people she's created for this one. Enjoy!
Rating: Summary: And Then There Were None Review: And Then There Were None, by Agatha Christie, is a great book. There are twists and turns, which make the book more exciting and pleasurable to read. I think Agatha Christie is a talented author and makes all of her stories unpredictable. I have read other books by Agatha Christie as well, but this one in particular was very suspenseful. I also think this book is challenging and will make your mind work harder than other books would. This is not an easy book fit for a fifth grader, although from its thin size you may think so. There are hidden meanings in some of the phrases and words that even I had to look up in the dictionary. The plot of this was great. It was exciting how the whole story ties in with a nursery rhyme. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a suspenseful mystery. By Sarah
Rating: Summary: And Then There Were None Review: This is the greatest book in the world! I will never find a better book! I can't wait to read the rest of Agatha Christie's murder mysteries, because this one scared me yet intrigued me the whole way through!
Rating: Summary: An Amazing Mystery Review: This book keeps you guessing to the very end. I'd recommend this if it's a rainy day and have nothing to do. It will keep you wanting to turn pages and pages until the end.
Rating: Summary: And Then There Were None Review: I think this book is by far the best book I ever read. The guessing and all of the excitiment in the book makes you want to read it over and over. I have to say this is the GREATEST BOOK... no questions about it.
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