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A review by knkoch
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I enjoyed the island setting, psychological character-building, and emphasis on dialogue and interpersonal dynamics. There was a note from Christie included in the beginning detailing her personal pride in the complicated plotting of this mystery, and I agree with her: I didn’t guess the solution! This was a quick, engrossing read.
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Misogyny
Racism: there is anti-African racism mentioned by several characters in regards to the deaths of several African people at the hands of white colonial Europeans, who express dehumanizing attitudes.
Misogyny: there are some mildly misogynistic attitudes expressed about women, their psychological inferiority, and hysteria expressed.