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smilesgiggle's review against another edition
4.0
Modern retelling of And Then There were None by Agatha Christie. It is super creepy how the culprit stranded a group of 8 in the Canadian woods just before a storm.
Strangers stranded - and people start to die. What is the connection between them? Who is striking them down?
Excellent read!
Strangers stranded - and people start to die. What is the connection between them? Who is striking them down?
Excellent read!
elliotsbookreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
themysterymaven's review against another edition
4.0
There’s just something about a locked-room mystery - or the outdoor equivalent, such as here, with characters secluded in a swirl of sinister happenings in the woods - that really appeals to me. And this book did not disappoint!
Nine guests enter the very northern Canadian wilds, invited to the soft-opening of a posh new retreat. There’s an immediate, uneasy yet hazy connection amongst the group that creates a cast of caution as they embark together on this ten-day trip.
The story very much pays homage to Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None; the book itself serves as a forboding foreshadow placed right in the forefront of the cabin retreat; it’s nestled quite ominously on the great room coffee table, along with nine wooden chess pieces, and a very curious poem that seems to fortell for the characters how this retreat intends to play out.
The writing here is excellent, as the multiple POV approach plays well as the intricate backstories of these guests unfolds, and the level of seclusion, secrets, and not-so-subtle clues set about the lodging makes for a thrilling page-turner - rusty weapons are within reach ala a very dark game of Clue, as one guest after another starts to meet a grisly end. And it’s the always-captivating question of is there an outside intuder picking them off one by one, or rather is it one of their own group that’s the wolf in sheep’s clothing?
This novel has deep, dark secrets, an inhospitable setting both indoor and out in the woods, and there’s no grace given in how the characters start to die, as the chisled chess pieces are dismembered in sync with each slaughter.
I really loved this book! It does slow a bit toward the very last 40 pages, but that is due to the extreme level of detail and yes, full closure, the author has created.
Highly recommend for fans of And Then There Were None and other books like The Hunting Party (but I give the edge to this story over that one!), with a dash of Clue and Harper’s Island.
Nine guests enter the very northern Canadian wilds, invited to the soft-opening of a posh new retreat. There’s an immediate, uneasy yet hazy connection amongst the group that creates a cast of caution as they embark together on this ten-day trip.
The story very much pays homage to Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None; the book itself serves as a forboding foreshadow placed right in the forefront of the cabin retreat; it’s nestled quite ominously on the great room coffee table, along with nine wooden chess pieces, and a very curious poem that seems to fortell for the characters how this retreat intends to play out.
The writing here is excellent, as the multiple POV approach plays well as the intricate backstories of these guests unfolds, and the level of seclusion, secrets, and not-so-subtle clues set about the lodging makes for a thrilling page-turner - rusty weapons are within reach ala a very dark game of Clue, as one guest after another starts to meet a grisly end. And it’s the always-captivating question of is there an outside intuder picking them off one by one, or rather is it one of their own group that’s the wolf in sheep’s clothing?
This novel has deep, dark secrets, an inhospitable setting both indoor and out in the woods, and there’s no grace given in how the characters start to die, as the chisled chess pieces are dismembered in sync with each slaughter.
I really loved this book! It does slow a bit toward the very last 40 pages, but that is due to the extreme level of detail and yes, full closure, the author has created.
Highly recommend for fans of And Then There Were None and other books like The Hunting Party (but I give the edge to this story over that one!), with a dash of Clue and Harper’s Island.
mckeejk's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
nerdvanafandomheart's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
rachel_b_07's review against another edition
5.0
Excellently written. A great suspenseful whodunnit. I figured out pretty early who it was, but I still really enjoyed the ride to officially finding out and learning the motives behind it.
meganmonique's review against another edition
4.0
Eight lucky guests gather at a secluded spa for a luxury vacation. When they arrive, they realize they’ve been misled and brought here as part of one person’s plot for revenge. Then a storm sweeps in, stranding them in the wilderness with no hope. What do all of the guests have in common? And who brought them there?
This one was such a fun read! The nods to Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None” were so well done, while still keeping an original feel to the story. I loved the ominous atmosphere and twists of the story, but i think my favorite thing was the well-written and interesting characters
This one was such a fun read! The nods to Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None” were so well done, while still keeping an original feel to the story. I loved the ominous atmosphere and twists of the story, but i think my favorite thing was the well-written and interesting characters
hearteyes's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
leahpatullo's review against another edition
4.0
Very solid, just couldn't get into it as much as the Angie Pallorino series- perhaps because there was a bit more time for character development in the trilogy. Will continue my trend with this author!