zebrese's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
fayanne's review
2.5
Great twist, really cool murder mystery concept, but the characters fell flat and the writing was bland. Too much dialogue.
nozycozy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jessicaemily's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
leesimpo's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jordanosborne's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ale_irigoyen's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
A mystery-murder club has decided to spend a few days in a deserted and ominous island with a past marked in blood. They thought they would enjoy their stay, but one of them is out to kill them. Meanwhile, a former member has received a threatening letter and is now investigating the murder that happened in that island and how it connects to him.
A true tribute to the legacy created by Dame Agatha Christie herself! This had my attention since the murderer was introduced in the prologue. Even though this was a similar novel to And Then There Were None, it had enough different elements that made it unique. I knew who the killer was from the moment they were introduced but Ayatsuji messed up with my mind and I doubted myself. But the way the reader discovers the killer was.... chef's kiss excellent. A simple line that gives you the chills!
A true tribute to the legacy created by Dame Agatha Christie herself! This had my attention since the murderer was introduced in the prologue. Even though this was a similar novel to And Then There Were None, it had enough different elements that made it unique. I knew who the killer was from the moment they were introduced but Ayatsuji messed up with my mind and I doubted myself. But the way the reader discovers the killer was.... chef's kiss excellent. A simple line that gives you the chills!
jmmstp's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kynjack's review against another edition
4.0
i can totally see why this book heavily influenced the landscape of mystery novels in japan to this day. read it in one sitting so it clearly hooked me the entire time. comparing it to and then there were none i definitely like the reveal of this book much more. very good :)