Book Review by Aryan Doshi of And Then There Were None

And Then There Were None

And Then There Were None is a murder mystery novel written by Agatha Christie. It is about ten individuals lured onto an island by a mysterious person named U.N. Owen. Each of these individuals received letters to show up on this island. Upon arrival, all the guests gathered together for dinner. Suddenly, a recorded message was played, accusing every guest of having a guilty secret. After this message, the dead body of one of the guests was found.  

And Then There Were None is one of my favorite books I have ever read. I enjoy how the poem, "And Then There Were None", acts as an underlying theme, providing foreshadowing of the outcome. The poem is about ten soldiers, dying one by one, every day until there are none left. Anthony Marston becomes the first guest to die, and the reader can assume there will be more. They also can pick up on this foreshadowing and try to predict the murderer.

Another aspect that I enjoy from the novel the novel, is how it immediately brings up questions and suspense for the reader. Each of the ten guests gets an invitation to this island. It is from an unknown person, yet they pack their bags without hesitation. The action has already started, and suspense as well. I think this is unique and makes the reader want to continue.

In addition, I also love how each character is portrayed. They all have some guilty secret, according to the message, but they all react to this in different ways. This allows the reader to bond with the characters and hopes they survive.

On the other side of the spectrum, you may dislike a character and either think they are the murderer or hope they are the next soldier. Overall, this novel is a brilliant read because of the suspense, foreshadowing, and characters. I recommend this for anyone interested in mystery or suspenseful books because it will not disappoint.