The book "And then there were none" by Agatha Christie is about ten strangers invited to Soldier Island by a mysterious U.N. Owen all for different reasons. The first night on the island, a disembodied voice accused each guest of murder and one guest is found dead. In this book, the setting is very important to the tone of the story and the events that unravel.
In the book the setting makes a very big impact on the tone of the story. One example of this is, "If this had been an old house, with creaking wood, and dark shadows, and heavily paneled walls, there might have been an eerie feeling. But this house was the essence of modernity. There were no dark corners—no possible sliding panels—it was flooded with electric light—everything was new and bright and shining. There was nothing hidden in this house, nothing concealed." This shows how the house gives the story a certain tone. Because the house is so modern and bright it gives it a less creepy feeling even with the surrounding events.
The setting of the book is also very important to the plot of the story. One example of this is the nursery rhyme, "Ten little soldier boys" which is often referenced in the book. This nursery rhyme comes in the form of table figurines as well as framed copy in every room. Because the house is full of references to this rhyme, it is a major clue in the mysteries.
So far, though I am not very far into this book, I am really enjoying it. I think that agatha Christies way with words as well as crime goes together hand and hand in this case. She heavily used the setting as well as symbolism to let the story unfold in a truly mind-boggling way. In my opinion, this book is written in a truly beautiful and remarkable way.
