clagofr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Misogyny, Violence, Suicide, Sexism, Racism, Racial slurs, and Medical content
goodolnicole's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
2.75
Moderate: Death, Murder, and Suicide
Minor: Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Car accident, Gun violence, Racism, Sexism, and Violence
readerette's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
There's period-typical sexism and racism, plus a surprising level of antisemitism, which is much more present in this novel than in other works of the author's I've read. Note that the original title of this story had its origins in a rhyme with offensive (and evolving) title: Ten Little N*****s became Ten Little Indians before the modern title was fixed. If you're suggesting a younger person read this it might be worth reviewing together those origins, and why American and British publishers updated the title on different timelines.
Moderate: Racism and Antisemitism
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Gun violence, and Sexism
cread00books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Racism and Sexism
bringmybooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Alcohol, Classism, Misogyny, Murder, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Terminal illness, War, Racial slurs, Ableism, Addiction, Car accident, Child death, Colonisation, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
obviousidentity's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Death, Suicide, and Child death
Moderate: Racism, Antisemitism, Sexism, Misogyny, and Blood
Minor: Infidelity, Car accident, and Religious bigotry
bingo_banjo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Gun violence, Mental illness, Child death, Gaslighting, Religious bigotry, Violence, Sexism, and Death
Moderate: Misogyny
sabrinalefebvre's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Gore, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Sexism and Violence
Minor: Racism and War
dosxhime's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
The beginning was slightly slow since we are first introduced to the characters, but it quickly becomes apparent that there is a killer in their midsts. I will admit that I (accidentally) spoiled myself and I did not see that twist coming. However, it was a brilliant way to explain how to find the identity of the killer.
The epilogue of the novel was especially gripping and it was such a romantic way to explain the murders on Indian Island.
4.5 / 5 A-
Graphic: Murder, Suicide, and Death
Minor: Child death, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Deportation, Infidelity, Alcohol, Misogyny, and Sexism
doug1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Sexism, Gun violence, Racism, Death, and Misogyny
Moderate: Child death