2024 the best agatha christie novels review

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"If you’re one of the few who haven’t experienced the genius of Agatha Christie, this novel is a stellar starting point." — DAVID BALDACCI, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

An exclusive authorized edition of the most famous and beloved stories from the Queen of Mystery.

Ten people, each with something to hide and something to fear, are invited to an isolated mansion on Indian Island by a host who, surprisingly, fails to appear. On the island they are cut off from everything but each other and the inescapable shadows of their own past lives. One by one, the guests share the darkest secrets of their wicked pasts. And one by one, they die…

Which among them is the killer and will any of them survive?

"Agatha Christie is the gateway drug to crime fiction both for readers and for writers. . . .  Just one book is never enough." — VAL MCDERMID, Internationally Bestselling Author

Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow Paperbacks; Reissue edition (March 29, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 300 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062073486
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062073488
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16+ years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 570L
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 4.06 x 1 inches
Reviewer: Natalie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: very exciting
Review: This book kept me guessing who the murderer was. The final twist was very satisfying. I recommend it to anyone who loves mysteries.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Thrilling and thoughtful mystery novel
Review: I don’t often read murder mysteries as the thrill of the murder and solving a puzzle is not something I chase, though I enjoy a good who dunnit. I admire the details of the plot and how each murder was orchestrated.I liked the motif of the Ten Soldiers poem, which gave the entire murder mystery a pleasing sense of structure.Some of the stories moved me particularly, especially the one of Vera who let a child drown so her lover could inherit what had gone to the nephew. But it was bittersweet because her lover loved the child and knew in his heart and she had let him die and they could not be lovers again.I also thought the idea of justice for those who are beyond the retributive reach of the law was very interesting. And for that the epilogue at the end where the murderer reveals all was very thoughtful.

Reviewer: Donna
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good mystery
Review: This is a good mystery. Not boring at all. I read it years ago then decided to buy this and read again. Likes it just as much if not better!!!!!

Reviewer: Lorene
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: great read.
Review: Good book. kept you in suspense right up until the end. Don’t really know who really did it. Agatha Christie books always a good read.

Reviewer: Jeff
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Not Bad, Not Great in My Opinion
Review: I had never read Agatha Christie before, nor have I really read a lot of mystery books. Lately I’ve been interested in popular fiction, curious about books that have sold really, really well historically. So I tried Treasure Island, for example, and I also gave this a try.The edition is fine, nothing is wrong with the physical book itself. The prose is very simple. This means you don’t get much enjoyment out of the style of writing or the language itself, which is a shame, but it does have the effect of making the reading go by quickly.Nothing, in my opinion, is particularly interesting about the characters or setting. This is really a book you read for the plot. The plot is interesting as you try to tease out who the murderer could be. It’s an entertaining book, and I found the ending to be really ingenious. That was probably the most interesting part, that Christie had, after all, a really brilliant solution to the murders. However, this was the peak of my reading experience. I don’t know how worth it it was to sit through 280 okay pages to really enjoy the last 20.All in all, if you’re looking for something to read to just pass the time this is a good pick. But I think if you want characters you really connect with or interesting, quotable language, you probably won't find it here. So not a great book, but not a bad one either, in my opinion.

Reviewer: KK from KY
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Classic!
Review: I have read this book before and I know I’ve seen a couple movies from it. That being said, I guess getting older has finally paid off. I didn’t remember any specific details. Including the ending or the culprit, making this a great reread. Always happy to read (or reread) Agatha Christie. Recommend to mystery lovers everywhere.

Reviewer: Jemma T.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I totally did not see that coming
Review: 4.5⭐️It was exciting watching the story unfold! I absolutely had no idea who the killer was. There was no way to tell. It was sooo good! I’m really glad there was an explanation at the end though. It all made sense looking back now lol

Reviewer: Deborah Ann Russell
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fast delivery
Review: The book was in perfect shape and arrived quickly!

Reviewer: carmina
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: todo muy bien con el libro

Reviewer: Stella
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: 10/10!! I did NOT see that coming. Never in a million years. Easily one of the best books I’ve ever read. Peak Agatha Christie. This book had me gasping every chapter. The way she wrote this to go along with the poem of 10 Little Soldier Boys was brilliant! The book reversed the usual process of a murder mystery, letting us know how they died, just not who. I loved this book and everything about it (not in a creepy way!!).

Reviewer: Matheus Carvalho
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This book is just a gem. The story is very captivating, you just can't stop reading. From the start you know that it is not a ordinary one. You keep guessing and guessing about who is behind all of the deaths but at the end... dang. Also the story is pretty straightforward and direct, hence you can finish reading it in a few days or less.

Reviewer: LadyT
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Great book. Not the original but still a good read

Reviewer: Margerite
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Le classique murder mystery par excellence.À lire, à apprécier et à relire !