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A review by martuchi
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Literally, WOW.
This is the first time I’ve read any of Agatha Christie’s books, so I don’t believe I am adequate to judge her character as a writer, but holly crap, this was amazing.
Though, I’ll admit up until (approximately) chapter 18 I was not loving this novel. Yet once the mystery starts to unfold, I could not take my eyes out of it.
Dr Sheppard is one of a kind narrator. How he flows through the story—in his malicious way—made me love him and don’t doubt him not even for a second.
And his sister, Caroline, was by far the best character. Even better than Poirot himself. Who, by the way, had less importance in the story than I had previously imagined—as I am, in fact, a Sherlock Holmes’ fan, where he is the core of every story/investigation.
This is the first time I’ve read any of Agatha Christie’s books, so I don’t believe I am adequate to judge her character as a writer, but holly crap, this was amazing.
Though, I’ll admit up until (approximately) chapter 18 I was not loving this novel. Yet once the mystery starts to unfold, I could not take my eyes out of it.
Dr Sheppard is one of a kind narrator.
And his sister, Caroline, was by far the best character. Even better than Poirot himself. Who, by the way, had less importance in the story than I had previously imagined—as I am, in fact, a Sherlock Holmes’ fan, where he is the core of every story/investigation.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder