The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

Hercule Poirot #4

Agatha Christie with Louise Penny (Contributor)

319 pages • first pub 1926 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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The official edition of the beloved classic voted by the British Crime Writers' Association as the "Best Crime Novel of all Time," now featuring a new introduction by Louise Penny, a foreword from Agatha Christie's great grandson, and exclusive co...

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Moods

mysterious 97%
tense 31%
adventurous 28%
dark 17%
challenging 14%
funny 11%
reflective 8%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
emotional 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 35%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 29% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 31% | No: 25% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.22

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