Name: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Rating: 4.245243128964059 (473 reviews)
ISBN: 9780425200476

Agatha Christie

A widow's suicide has stirred suspicion and dreadful rumors--of blackmail, and of a secret lover named Roger Ackroyd, who was stabbed to death in his study. And there are rumors that his neighbor Hercule Poirot, doesn't have a clue who did it.

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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

Voted the best crime novel ever written by the Crime Writers’ Association: “Breathless reading from first to the unexpected last.” —The Observer The eminent Belgian detective Hercule Poirot has lost a friend to an unfortunate stabbing incident, and now, despite his retirement in a previously peaceful English village, he must return to work and find out who killed Roger Ackroyd—and how his demise may be connected to the dark secrets and tragic events surrounding Ackroyd’s late fiancée, who died only the day before . . . From the legendary novelist whose mysteries have sold more than two billion copies, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd remains one of Agatha Christie’s most popular works, renowned for its twist ending.

Another suspenseful mystery that keeps you reading. Good setup with a concise cast. The twist at the end feels a little awkward as your trust is betrayed as a reader. It is very novel though so was still an enjoyable read. 

Anthony Teo

A widow's sudden suicide sparks rumors that she murdered her first husband, was being blackmailed, and was carrying on a secrey affair with the wealthy Roger Ackroyd. The following evening, Ackroyd is murdered in his locked study, but not before receiving a letter identifying the widow's blackmailer. Kings Abbot is crawling with suspects and it's up to famous detective, Hercule Poirot, to solve the case.

A Hercule Poirot Mystery

Nicole Hobson

Sajiya Chaudhary

I am still baffled at how this mystery ends.

Even knowing how the story ended, this is definitely up there in my favorite Poirot stories. Something I love about the way AC writes mysteries is that we are never reading them from inside the mind of the detective. It allows for some of the facts and stories and knowledge that Poirot has to escape our notice and still remain surprised by the outcome

Emma Lechner

Sarah Sammis

I've been reading Agatha Christie's mysteries on and off for twenty years. The recent series four episode "The Unicorn and the Wasp" of Doctor Who piqued my interest in The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1926). It is her third Hercule Poirot mystery and one of her most controversial novels for its twist ending.

Like many early detective novels, the Hercule Poirot isn't the narrator of the mystery. Just as Sherlock Holmes has Dr. John Watson, Hercule Poirot in this mystery has Dr. James Sheppard. As they are strangers, Sheppard's insights into Poirot are flawed. At first he mistakes the man for a hair dresser. He even gets his name wrong, rendering it as Porrott until he is later corrected. Sheppard tells an interesting story and seems likeable but he's terrible at getting to the facts of case.

With Sheppard being too unreliable of a narrator, the role of confidant and partner falls on the shoulders of the reader. It's the formula of Columbo and Criminal Intent. Even if you spot the twist early on, like I did, the book is still an interesting psychological drama between the hunter and his prey.

Sonia Grgas

A reread. Still a 5 but knowing the end does lessen the thrill. Listened to it this time and do not recommend it, read it in print.

Shattering traditions, this ingeniously tricky masterpiece startled fans, stunned critics, and has remained one of the most controversial mysteries ever written... Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Incredible - I loved every minute of this book. What an oddly delightful read! The narrative is, of course, intentionally mysterious and thrilling, but it's also incredibly funny. I loved seeing Poirot from this perspective, and it endeared me to his character even more.

Definitely my favorite of the Poirot mysteries I've read, and probably my favorite story by Christie. Like, duh it's a classic for a reason!! It's enlightening to read a book that went on to influence so many modern works. This is The Quintessential sleepy-english-town-murder-mystery, and I really enjoyed seeing the trope's origins.

And naturally, the curious town gossip Miss Caroline was such a highlight.

Caroline Clutterbuck Kapulkin

Incredible - I loved every minute of this book. What an oddly delightful read! The narrative is, of course, intentionally mysterious and thrilling, but it's also incredibly funny. I loved seeing Poirot from this perspective, and it endeared me to his character even more.
Definitely my favorite of the Poirot mysteries I've read, and probably my favorite story by Christie. Like, duh it's a classic for a reason!! It's enlightening to read a book that went on to influence so many modern works. This is The Quintessential sleepy-english-town-murder-mystery, and I really enjoyed seeing the trope's origins.
And naturally, the curious town gossip Miss Caroline was such a highlight.

Aamna

Raced through it as expected. I might be discovering Agatha Christie way too late but man am I enjoying it.

The death of a weathy widow is believed to be an accident until her future husband is killed. The police bring in Hercule Poirot to help with the investigation.

a Hercule Poirot mystery

The murder of Roger Ackroyd

rumbledethumps

Second time reading it and loved it even more. I was able to see all the half-truths, lies, and red- herrings that she buried in the narrative, and it made me rediscover Christie's genius.

L'assassinio di Roger Ackroyd

Silvia Lucchini

Probabilmente il migliore dei libri gialli della Christie. Un finale assolutamente inaspettato che sottolinea il genio della Regina del Giallo. Consigliatissimo!

everytime I read her books I feel dumb at the end,, the plot twist🤌🏼

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

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