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The Outsider vs And Then There Were None
The Outsider
19 positive (79%) · 5 mixed (21%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted: +81%
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The Outsider is highly regarded by readers as a compelling hybrid of a grounded murder mystery and supernatural horror. While the first half is almost universally praised for its intense tension and procedural mystery, the second half's shift into paranormal territory and the eventual resolution are points of mild contention among fans.
Pros
- Masterful tension and mystery in the first half of the book.
- Highly recommended audiobook version.
- Engaging, short chapters that maintain a fast pace despite the book's length.
- Strong character work, particularly the inclusion of Holly Gibney.
Cons
- The final confrontation and reveal are frequently described as underwhelming or 'sputtering' compared to the buildup.
- The transition from a grounded mystery to a supernatural one may be jarring for some readers.
- Typical of the author's style, some find the overall length slightly excessive.
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Completely agree, the mystery was way more interesting than the reveal.
The Outsider by Stephen King would be perfect!
I would like to add to this that the audiobook for The Outsider, Only Good Indians, and The Buffalo Hunter Hunter are so good.
The Outsider- Stephen King
Some of my other favorites by him are Pickman's Model, The Outsider, The Statement of Randolph carter.
And Then There Were None
15 positive (88%) · 0 mixed (0%) · 2 negative (12%)
Trust + time weighted: +78%
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And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
You can't go wrong with the world's most read fiction author, Agatha Christie. *And Then There Were None* is great.
And Then There Were None made me fall in love with reading in general but especially murder mysteries/agatha Christie
And then there were none is a perfect starter for Agatha Christie. Easy read, gripping story a good climax