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Agatha ChristieAnd Then There Were None
Agatha ChristieFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1939A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Book Brief
300
Novel • Fiction
Soldier Island, England • 1930s
1939
Adult
14+ years
570L
Super Short Summary
Published in 1939, And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie follows eight strangers invited to a mysterious island by a Mr. Owen. Greeted by the housekeepers, they soon discover a chilling gramophone recording accusing each of them of murder. As the guests begin to die one by one in accordance with the nursery rhyme "Ten Little Soldier Boys," they realize the murderer is among them, leading to suspicion, fear, and ultimately, a fight for survival.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Unnerving
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None is widely praised for its intricate plotting, masterful suspense, and unexpected twists, solidifying it as a classic in the mystery genre. However, some readers find character development lacking and the writing style dated. Overall, it remains a compelling and engrossing read that captivates from beginning to end.
Who Should Read And Then There Were None?
Readers who relish intricate mysteries and psychological suspense will find Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None compelling. Perfect for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles or Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl, it captivates with its masterful plotting and engaging whodunit suspense.
1,453,436 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
300
Novel • Fiction
Soldier Island, England • 1930s
1939
Adult
14+ years
570L
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