Reviews

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie

kyovee's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

txa1265's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Agatha Christie’s mysteries remain the standard for a reason - they are so well written and the twists are there but hidden. Absolutely loved this!

jsmnx's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.5

Agatha Christie’s twists never disappoint

startjpw23's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This story is set in a small English village in the mid 1920's. It is told in the first person by a local doctor. Famed detective Hercule Poirot is retired and living in the house next to the doctor. A wealthy man is murdered. Poirot, the doctor, and local law enforcement attempt to solve the murder. Poirot is his typical vain, condescending, fastidious self that we know and love. The other characters were interesting. The solution to the mystery is clever. I enjoyed reading things as they unfolded. I hadn't enjoyed the last 2 or 3 Poirot books I read. This book showed me that Poirot mysteries are still for me. I recommend it for anyone interested in a really good mystery with a clever solution. My only proviso is that it is set in the 1920's so the book has the social mores of the time. If you have issues with that (I often do in classic books), this book may not be for you.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Suicide, Murder, and Classism

ariieesbixx's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

camillelindow's review against another edition

4.0

The audiobook with a full cast was so fun to listen to.

indiyoda's review against another edition

mysterious reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

cainrdc's review against another edition

4.0

surprise ending!

sarah_lamper's review against another edition

5.0

This is definitely one of Agatha Christie’s best works. First Poirot without Hastings which is different but refreshing and needed. And this book is another great example of when she said “anyone can be a murderer”. This and Crooked House (and even And Then There Were None) prove this very well.

What a good book. What an amazing reveal. To make you care so much (to trust!!) for a character and then…. Wow.

natxha's review against another edition

5.0

I have no doubt why this book is recommended one of Agatha Christie's finest work. *standing ovation*

I am speechless. Again, I thought I caught a murderer, yet again I'm a fool. IN THE NAME OF GOD, THAT'S GENIUS.