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

inspiring mysterious relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

I was completely and utterly SHOCKED!! I didn't suspect him in the least, only when Poirot mentioned that the murderer who altered the dictaphone must be mechanically skilled!! At that time my reading speed increased by 600% So I was reading the manuscript of Dr. Sheppard.
The reticence of Dr. Sheppard is reasonable now. How he tried to take himself out of the whole picture, how he knew exactly how to kill Roger Ackroyd instantly. The genius of Agatha Christie blew my mind. She wins everytime, I can never guess the culprit. Dr. Sheppard is ruthless, he was enjoying the nervousness of Mr. Ackroyd. Poirot suspected him all along when he was thinking about weakness, it is simply a matter of circumstances and available choices. Some may never be exposed to situations where they have to resist their weakness, so they die with honor. While others are presented with much harder choices and can't resist. Sheppard was weak as water. But ultimately he caused all this from the start when he blackmailed Mrs. Ferrars, he should've told the police instead of using it for his own advantage. 
This is the first Hercule Poirot novel I've read and I love his character it's entertaining and cute and extremely smart. 
I'm honestly still shocked.