Ten strangers gets trapped in this private island called 'Soldier (or Indian in some editions) Island', allured by its mysterious owner for a weekend getaway. As we uncover the sinister intention of their mysterious host, it seems that these guests are also not as innocent as they appear. Next comes a series of deaths in the sequence of this old nursery rhyme of ‘Ten Little Soldiers (or Indians)’. Will these guests be able to identify the mastermind of this trap and escape the island? Or they will fall prey to this well thought out murderous mayhem?
My fourth read by Agatha Christie and so far the best by her! I just love mystery/thriller with ‘trapped in an island/house/cabin/jungle’ kind of premise and this was one of the best I have read with this trope. Definitely different from her previous books I have read where we are following a specific person investigating a murder. But none the less very engaging and fun read!
I loved the inclusion of the nursery rhyme in the story; it added the creepy factor in this mysterious story. Following all these characters with their inner demons, so in contrast to their reputation was very interesting to uncover. I loved the ending and how things were revealed.
Definitely one of the accessible classics, which keeps you hooked from beginning to the very end. And one of the few books I will go back and reread for sure in future!
Definitely one of the accessible classics, which keeps you hooked from beginning to the very end. And one of the few books I will go back and reread for sure in future!
MY RATING : 5/5
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