By: Stella Y., Grade 8
- Age rating-12+
- Genre-Murder mystery
- Length-258 pages
- Rating 5/5 stars
And Then There Were None is a chilling and suspenseful murder mystery, perfect for the spooky season. The book follows a group of ten strangers, each with their own dark secret, lured to a remote island by an anonymous host. On the island, the strangers are accused of past murders and then killed off one by one. Trapped by a storm, the surviving guests must work together to find the killer, while a sinister nursery rhyme seems to be dictating their fates. As the story progresses, more characters are killed, each death mirroring a verse in the rhyme.
The isolated island setting, mysterious host, and the gradual elimination of characters create a chilling and intense atmosphere. Elements of dark horror create genuine fear and unease; you’ll be looking behind your shoulder to make sure no one's there. Furthermore, the writing is descriptive with a touch of old-fashioned to create a classic yet eerie feel.
Each page gives you just enough to keep you hooked while also expressing themes of guilt, justice, and the darker aspects of human nature. The novel explores how characters are haunted by their past actions and break down when the guilt confronts them. The story questions the validity of justice, with the killer taking it upon themselves to "punish" those the law could not. Overall, the book was perfectly written, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes mysteries. The suspense kept me up till morning.
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