When picking a novel to read one most likely is basing their decision on whether or not the novel is going to be an enjoyable read, rather than picking a novel because it is considered literature. Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None and Raymond Chandler’s The Big Sleep, are very different novels that bring out a variety of reactions. Christie provides a more engaging reading experience than Chandler because Christie’s novel is driven by the detail of her complicated plot which is the source of the suspense that plaques the novel; while Chandler’s novel is mostly driven by the narration of Philp Marlowe and the interaction between the characters.
Christie rewards her reader in an unconventional way, not being able to solve the mystery without her help. And Then There Was None, is a fast-paced novel, every scene has a new clue that could help the reader solve the mystery. However, Christie’s clues are not straightforward, they often confuse the reader more. All the victims in the book were invited to the island by people under the same or very similar names except for one, Justice Wargrave’s invitation was signed by “Constance Culmington” however when sharing their stories it wasn’t of importance (Christie, 2)
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The Big Sleep is a very predictable novel because Chandler’s clues lead right to the next, like a treasure hunt. Marlow trailed the ransacker from Geiger’s office home, he identified him as Joe Brody the same Brody that was blackmailing the Sternwoods (Chandler, 73). In which the way the present their clues is not the only difference between Christie and Chandler. Christie’s novel can be grouped into a completely different category of fiction than Chandlers. The level of suspense Christie produces warrants And Then There Were None to be a work of sensational