The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

Hercule Poirot #4

Agatha Christie with John Woodvine (Narrator), Diana Olsson (Narrator), Deryck Guyler (Narrator), John Moffatt (Narrator)

1 hour • first pub 1926 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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This is the story that made Agatha Christie famous, and which was also one of her own favorites. It begins when the wealthy Mrs. Farrars is found dead of an apparent overdose, one year after the death of her husband. The villagers of King's Abbot ...

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Moods

mysterious 97%
tense 30%
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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