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A slight detour from Project Poirot, but we have "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie. This is a spoiler free book review, so if you've never read this book, you can still watch. Let me know what you guys thought below
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Books Mentioned:
"The Mysterious Affair at Styles" by Agatha Christie
"The Murder on the Links" by Agatha Christie
"Poirot Investigates" by Agatha Christie
"The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" by Agatha Christie
"The Big Four" by Agatha Christie
"The Mystery of the Blue Train" by Agatha Christie
"Peril at End House" by Agatha Christie
"Lord Edgeware Dies" by Agatha Christie
"Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
"Three Act Tragedy" by Agatha Christie
"Death in the Clouds" by Agatha Christie
"The ABC Murders" by Agatha Christie
"Murder in Mesopotamia" by Agatha Christie
"Cards on the Table" by Agatha Christie
"Dumb Witness" by Agatha Christie
"Death on the Nile" by Agatha Christie
"Murder in the Mews" by Agatha Christie
"Appointment with Death" by Agatha Christie
"Hercule Poirot's Christmas" by Agatha Christie
"And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
Videos Mentioned:
Where to Start with Agatha Christie- • Where to Start with Ag...
Intro + "The Mysterious Affair at Styles"- • Project Poirot | Intro...
"The Murder on the Links"- • "The Murder on the Lin...
"Poirot Investigates"- • "Poirot Investigates" ...
"The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" - • "The Murder of Roger A...
"The Big Four" - • "The Big Four" by Agat...
"The Mystery of the Blue Train" - • "The Mystery of the Bl...
"Peril at End House" - • "Peril at End House" b...
"Lord Edgeware Dies" - • "Lord Edgeware Dies" b...
"Murder on the Orient Express" - • SPOILER FREE "Murder o...
"Three Act Tragedy" - • "Three Act Tragedy" by...
"Death in the Clouds"- • "Death in the Clouds" ...
"The ABC Murders"- • "The ABC Murders" by A...
"Murder in Mesopotamia" - • "Murder in Mesopotamia...
"Cards on the Table" - • "Cards on the Table" b...
"Dumb Witness" - • "Dumb Witness" by Agat...
"Death on the Nile" - • "Death on the Nile" by...
"Murder in the Mews" - • "Murder in the Mews" b...
"Appointment with Death" - • "Appointment with Deat...
"Hercule Poirot's Christmas" - • "Hercule Poirot's Chri...
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@marulollipops 4 года назад

The thing that surprised me other than racism is the casual classism and acceptance of servitude. Mr Rogers just had shit happened to him but he is still expected to serve the guests, it was astonishing to me. I guess most of the people inside of the house are just terrible people but that's the point of the story.

@itzgia887 3 года назад

Oh yes, i was also kinda shocked that they kind of expected him to just...keep going normal after his wife was gone 😐 this was so weird to read

@marulollipops 3 года назад

@@itzgia887 right? People with sensibilities would be like "oh shit, mr rogers, please sit down we'd make you some tea. Also will some of the men volunteer to share a room with him as he would def shaken!! ". But nooo, these people was like lmao make us breakfast 🤪🤪🤪 and some of them are not even rich. Classism in british society truly something else back then

@DavidMacDowellBlue 3 года назад

That is exactly how I take it. Consider--these people are all White English folk serenely certain they are superior to all others. Even to the point of finding a mutual excuse for the one person accused of murdering "natives" by leaving them to starve. When this book came out anti-semitism and other racist groups were very much on the rise--not only in England but France and Germany and the United States. The Great Depression had hit, and by now the writing was on the wall about a war with Nazi Germany. Yet during the course of the novel, the characters find themselves hunted, and behaving increasingly like "primitives" as the tables are turned. Very much like THE WAR OF THE WORLDS.

@briannasaumure108 6 лет назад

in the newest version I have, the island is called Soldier Island and in the poem, they talk about "little soldier boys" instead of "little Indians"

@bookslikewhoa 6 лет назад

Hmm, good to know! I'm glad to see that they are moving away from race-based nouns for newer versions :D

@MySerpentine 2 года назад

@@bookslikewhoa That takes away a lot of the themes, though. About the cruelty of colonialism and how the upper class can get away with murder.

@kevinb2844 4 года назад

I think the stark modernness of the house was a metaphor for the uncovering nakedness of the people’s past guilty acts that brought them to the island. The ten people had no place to hide for their guilty past deeds.

@sonias748 5 лет назад

I just finished reading this. Sped through it in 2 days. I’ve wanted to read it for years and finally managed to get a hold of it. Actually got a secondhand copy from an elderly guy. It must be a really old, possibility original copy because it’s titled Ten Little n word. And it uses that word continuously throughout the book. The interesting thing for me was that because I am dyslexic, generally the way I like to read my books is to also follow along with the audio. And the audiobook which is pretty new, literally says soldier boys / soldier island etc throughout. It was interesting to see the edits between the two copies. Other than that there are a few other racist remarks / play on words that were totally omitted or replaced with another generic line. I remember one of the edited lines was something like ‘there’s a fly in the ointment’ 😅 Thanks so much for this video! I especially enjoyed your thoughts about the juxtaposition of the modern house etc. A good observation and so true. This book definitely was darker than I had anticipated but it really is one of Christie’s best works. And as far as the mystery itself goes, I really didn’t guess it. normally I am pretty good and can figure it out before the end. I know your vids and comments are no spoilers but I’m actually so curious to know what people’s guesses where and if anyone actually did solve it.

@bookslikewhoa 5 лет назад

Yay, so glad you enjoyed it (both the review and the book :))! I agree, this one is pretty tricky to figure out all things considered! IIRC before reading the book, I knew what the twist was, and with that in mind, I think I remember guessing the who. That said, I think it's not an especially "fair" mystery insofar as it would be very difficult to figure out, but that's fine by me. The payoff is worth it!

@kevinb2844 4 года назад

I think even though was politically incorrect title-it likely highlights the different class differences more directly and is a part of the zeitgeist of novel.

@IanMcGarrett 2 года назад

This is one of Agatha Christie's most brilliant works - because, in the guise of a mystery novel you have a morality tale which is an indictment of every aspect of the society in which she lived... a whodunit where everyonedunit.

@danielmkubacki 6 лет назад

I am going to pick up this book from my library on Sunday. I am very excited to read this book. Thanks for the great video.

@bookslikewhoa 6 лет назад

Oh fun, I hope you enjoy it! Just remembered I never replied to you about my top 10-- sorry about that! Things have been a little crazy... I'd say my top 10 are: Murder on the Orient Express, And Then There Were None, Poirot Investigates, Cards on the Table, Death on the Nile, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, The Secret of the Chimneys, The Thirteen Problems, Crooked House, and Lord Edgware Dies. But as the project progress, I expect that will change :)

@ecaterinaalexa3637 4 года назад

You should be excited, it's an amaizing book!

@andreasbookchannel1177 6 лет назад

This is my favorite story by Agatha Christie. And I love Agatha Christie! Looking forward to watching the rest of this series!

@bookslikewhoa 6 лет назад

It is certainly a classic! Glad to have you along for the journey!

@DavidMacDowellBlue 3 года назад

"And Then There WEre None" is an example--like the ending Christie herself wrote for the play--of toning down the story's power. After all, this was written at a time when the Nazis were in power, but anti-Semitism (as well as blatant racism) was very prevalent in the UK. This novel is supposed to be very UN-comfortable to read and experience. Way too many adaptations try their best to make it MORE comfortable. I like the recent BBC production for going in the opposite direction (while still steering clear as far as possible from the racism).

@megantouchton4636 2 года назад

This book is in my top 5 of all Christies, and your video did a terrific job in its breakdown/analysis. One point about Miss Brent. She wasn't pulling the pro-life paradox--it's actually worse. Beatrice was kicked out for being sexually active at all. The pregnancy was nothing to Miss Brent other than proof of Beatrice's "immorality".

@davidyoung5114 2 года назад

One imagines what could happen if someone created a crossover where Hercules Poirot is sent to investigate the multiple deaths on Soldier Island.

@nothingspecial163 Год назад

I don't think that he would solve it, since it was indeed an unsolvable case. There were no clues leading us to the right conclusion. Or maybe... The diaries written by the characters. You know what I mean... Can't say anything else because I don't wanna spoil it to anyone

@Jujujaywalking 3 года назад

Ugh! Love this video! It would be so interesting to see you do an update video WITH spoilers so you can really get into the themes and all that x

@puirYorick 8 месяцев назад

In the old hardcover I read, a sketch of "Indian Island" was included along with the description that it was so named because its outline was that of a Native American "Indian" in a war bonnet. I'm glad that you mentioned Christie's casual use of racist terms in her writings since it was very much part of her identity and those of some of her characters. The reality that they would think that fixing her casual racism would be a simple matter of disparaging an entirely new ethnic minority probably tells us a lot about the world in which these novels were published.

@IrmiRose 6 лет назад

Another great analysis! Love it! No wonder these take so long. Will look forward to when you can start up the project again. Would really love to hear you continue your comments with spoilers, I'm that much of a Christie nerd. Thanks for a great video, AGAIN! :)

@bookslikewhoa 6 лет назад

Haha, then it would be like an hour long video >.

@jakmerriman4499 4 года назад

I know this is old, but I'm a fellow philosophy nerd, and I agree with you! There can be a fine line between what you called 'common sense realism' (which is great!), and existentialism. I, however, see that very clearly-existentialist pondering in the story -- especially with the last death. I don't want to spoil it, just in case people are still reading these comments. That strange Camus-esque disorientation present in the last death, and those strange feelings she/he has at the end (again, no spoilers!) are really conducive to an existentialist motif.

@bookslikewhoa 4 года назад

Glad my free association between various philosophical movements was somewhat cogent :D

@ecaterinaalexa3637 4 года назад

I absolutely loved this book! The creepy line of the events, the characters, the ending! It was very amaizing. Did not see it coming...

@Guillaaaume88 6 лет назад

I love your videos and analysis. Will you do a series on Miss Marple books? It would be interesting to contrast, among other things, the feminine (Marple) vs. masculine (Poirot) point of view regarding social and moral norms.

@bookslikewhoa 6 лет назад

Thank you! I've definitely thought about it... I think I would have to take a good break after finishing up Poirot, just because this series will take me well into July. But I may take a crack at Miss Marple next year. I don't love the Marple books the way I do the Poirot, but I know a lot of people do. It would definitely be interesting to compare and contrast!

@Guillaaaume88 6 лет назад

bookslikewhoa Cool! I look forward to the rest of this Poirot series. Keep up the good work!

@troygaspard6732 3 года назад

The original title of the book and poem was not 10 Little Indians Boys, But 10 Little N**** Boys. The shadow of colonialism and a colonial mindset is at the heart of the original novel.

@Lobxx1 2 года назад

Please do a full video with spoilers, I'd love to hear your thoughts ❤️

@benfel9403 2 года назад

Just in case it is of interest to anyone, the house in the story is real and the style of architecture is called Art Deco and was built in 1929. The only difference is it is a hotel and was never a house. Agatha Christie wrote this whilst she stayed there and used the hotel as the inspiration for the house. The Island is called Burgh Island and the hotel is the Burgh Island Hotel. It is still there today and still running as a hotel. I think she stayed in a beach house there next to the hotel and I think it is still possible to stay there.

@theeprincessduh1253 6 лет назад

This is my first time watching one of your Poirot... and I really liked it.. Good Job

@bookslikewhoa 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@jaydenwallace6371 5 лет назад

Um...this was amazing! Thank you!

@donaldwildgrube5544 Год назад

I absolutely LOVED this book, the first of her books that I read. I was left wanting more at the end but the epilog helped.

@leijen208 3 года назад

Yes! My absolute favorite suspense trope as well. Hands down

@Brunette_Rapunzel Месяц назад

I just finished. Very good book! :)

@Caio0_057 4 года назад

The interesting thing about the title is, that I recently puchased the book (loooved it!!) And now, the island is called "soldier" island and the rhyme is about soldier boys. Idk if I love the tinkering with such a beloved, classic book after Christies death, but it did remove all of the accidental racism and made the read more enjoyable that way.

@jimsbooksreadingandstuff 3 года назад

I really want to read it now....

@danecobain 6 лет назад

One of my favourites :) I enjoy how many parodies of it there are as well ^_^

@bookslikewhoa 6 лет назад

It is truly iconic!

@nethansingbeil356 2 года назад

I got this book for Christmas.

@cherylemesolella757 4 года назад

This was an excellent video!👍

@iswariyaherculepoirot3812 4 года назад

I have read Agatha Christie novels in my mother tongue(Tamil),because I felt it a bit difficult to read it in English. But soon, i ll read all her books by improving my English.

@ImmaterialDigression 6 лет назад

Great video! :)

@bookslikewhoa 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@jojoe4093 5 лет назад

This was my 1st Christie novel. Memories... *sigh*

@candejimenez5292 3 года назад

I just finish the audiobook Amazing storie and my first Christie. Love the point you make about the characters and the plot. What should i read next for AG??

@candejimenez5292 3 года назад

And is so true that You can stop until is finish

@grannyk 2 года назад

Vera Claythorne.

@SuperBourdier 6 лет назад

Good evening ! The playboy is Anthony Marston.

@VidyaBox 3 года назад

Am I alone in thinking that this book was sort of messy? Not story-wise but like, both grammatically and with its punctuation, with some contractions that feel as though they don't fit in the prose, or new sentences beginning in 'And' which also don't feel appropriate? Too much persisting "Then X said: (new line)", "John looked. (new line) John opened his mouth. (new line) John said: (new line) etc. etc. IDK, maybe it's just me? The only other AC I've read is ABC Murders, and I don't remember that being as messy (maybe it was?). Wonderful story, but it did feel quite chaotic in terms of... bah, lacking the felicity to describe what I mean. Also, I'm not trying to trash the book; it just took me by surprise.

@nethansingbeil356 3 года назад

I get what you're saying and I agree. I just started reading it yesterday and the way it's written is very... weird. I love writing and I would never write a book like how it is written. It's a good book so far, but ya, the "X said:" (new line) is very hard for me to read.

@VidyaBox 3 года назад

@@nethansingbeil356 I was taken by surprise, that's all. Perhaps I've just not read enough books to have a clear understanding of what is and isn't okay in terms of grammar etc. Also, I have no peers to look to for answers. Maybe it's just fine? Maybe I need to be less stringent in my own writing.

@nethansingbeil356 3 года назад

@@VidyaBox Ya, I'm like you - the way it's written just surprised me. I read "Death on the Nile" and it was written in a much more traditional way. ("How are you today?" he said.) There really isn't anything wrong with how "And Then There Was None" was written, it's just not my preferred style. It's still a very good book so far though, I think.

@andrewannotates 2 года назад

I just read this for the first time and it was my first Christie and it will definitely NOT be my last

@bookslikewhoa 2 года назад

woohoo!!

@jamesoffutt2801 4 года назад

I'll give you a historical comment on racism. They called Native Americans back in the day red n words. Crazyshit. They also use the same term on Indian people from India. And I'm sure they call Filipino people that to. You know, any melanated folk who had the same skin as us African Americans, where quoted as such.

@eddnash 3 года назад

Despite being Agatha fan al my fan I was shocked to know that Agatha Christie took the entire synopsis in great details from an American Mystery novel called the (The invisible Host 1930) written by crime writer Gwen Bristow the novel was adapted to a Broadway play of the name (The Ninth Guest) then into a film in 1934 of the same name as well (available in RU-vid) please watch it very interesting 1934 movie it shocks me that no one talks about that and she takes all the credit alone!!!