A review by kalauandromeda
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie

mysterious fast-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? No

4.75

As with all of Agatha Christie's books, I'm really late to enjoy them unspoiled T^T . Many of them were subtly(or not) adapted into some sort of television programmes or movies that you would always have the actually clever answer to the riddle planted in the back of your mind and I myself felt intrigued by that while reading the book. I was always subconsciously drawn towards the true culprit without actually having a real reason for it.

Then as the book progressed, in the initial phases, when I placed things objectively in order, my suspicions skyrocketed and at this point, I felt maybe I was over fitting things to that person. Upon trying to leave that idea and proceed with the book, I genuinely did not observe many things from the clues like Poirot did ;) . I guess it's true when he said, "I merely present the facts, but it is up to us what the interpretation of those is". Just like my first sentence suggests, the killer is the one who I first had my eyes on. Upon reading the post script , I just realised that the killer never exactly confessed to their own perspective of what they have done the eventful night.

I've also observed that I've not caught all the subtle hints dropped even after having one eye on the killer all the time. And some of the fanfic theories are wild too. I could see this to be a potentially enjoyable re-read. Would love to, some time in the future :)