The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition

I can’t spoil it but the ending of this novel alone is worth the reading. The plot device used here I did not expect and I was shocked when I read the words. Amazing writer that Agatha

Longwinded Poirot. Would rather watch David Suchet. The TV scripts are better written, but Ms. Christie is a doozy st plotting a story.

Of course, I must give 5 STARS to the Agatha Christie work that is often considered her best, or at least, ONE of her best.I am a solid mystery reader, but have never been a true fan of Dame Agatha's. Decades ago and prior to reading this one, I read many of her books with plots I considered a bit too convoluted and often not very realistic I probably would not have read The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, but it is our book club selection this month. SO - I tuned in to M. Poirot and his dangling & incomplete sentences that seem like - maybe - he is going to give the reader a clue - but in the end, he doesn't. And of course, I missed Hastings. But he did have a quite skilled stand-in by the introduction of Dr. Sheppard, who followed Hercule around and gave his own first-person account of the little man he had first mistaken to be a hairdresser.Although not my super favorite kind of mystery (I like dark and a bit crazy), I did read this one through to the very end. Now, that took some doing since this is a long book --or at least, seemed like it to me. And I gave it 5-Stars because I knew exactly what I was getting, and Ms. Christie did not pull any deviations from her own pleasing style and popular form of story telling. So I expected the Hastings-like companion, the stereotypical butler, the town gossips, the lovely young lady, and a few relatives with not-so-ordinary familial links, visitors from a long distance, and the matter of an inheritance. And naturally, a suspicious suicide has to be there, for sure! Plus - the rakish young man -- is he a good guy or the devil-incarnate? There were a few secret meetings at that darkened garden house, and of course, we can count on the police officers getting it ALL wrong ... every bit!And naturally, Dame Agatha would give us a few clue items that could only be considered weird (a feather, for ex.), and naturally, we have Pierot's heavy and constant concern about time - but the "suspects" were up to his challenge. (It all went something like this: "Yes, I came in at exactly 9:14pm." "And I arrived at bit later, at 9:18pm." "And I was the slow duck on the scene - arriving at 9:22pm - but that was because it took 2-1/2 minutes to find my boots, which had gone missing." A custom in these stories is that an article of clothing MUST disappear!So I read on, entranced by the charm of tradition that comes along with a story by Agatha Christie. Patiently, I waited as I was certain that Pierot was bound to complete one or two sentences at least before he completely solved that mystery at ... well, the English manor house, of course!But my light jesting aside: This was a DARN GOOD MSTERY. The story was a solid one and delivered the requisite surprises. Even Christie fans will have a jolt or two at the conclusion of this tale, when M. Poirot finally explains all.So I am charmed, mes amis, to give this book 5-Stars, and a salute to the pleasant and continuing appeal of Agatha Christie.I had somehow managed to wait until I'd turned 70 to read my first Agatha Christie mystery. Now I know why her work has been popular with so many readers. Each page contains something that feels like it could be a clue, and I found myself highlighting such passages, perhaps to use in my own re-construction of the plot? Well, it didn't matter because none of those highlighted passages really mattered. The only thing that mattered was how Poirot's mind gathered information that I'd never considered en route to determining the real killer. In the end, I never saw it coming, and that is why do many readers love What he Christie's work!

Agatha Christie's "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" is a masterful and riveting piece of detective fiction that showcases her unparalleled ability to weave intricate plots with unexpected twists. From the very beginning, Christie pulls readers into the quaint village of King's Abbot, where the seemingly straightforward murder of Roger Ackroyd spirals into a labyrinth of secrets and lies.The narrative is compellingly delivered through the eyes of Dr. James Sheppard, whose keen observations and interactions with the brilliant Hercule Poirot keep the suspense high and the pages turning. Each character introduced is rich with potential motives, creating an atmosphere thick with tension and anticipation.What truly sets this novel apart, however, is the jaw-dropping revelation of the murderer. Christie manages to both surprise and satisfy, leaving readers astounded by the ingenuity of her storytelling. The conclusion is nothing short of shocking, yet perfectly fitting within the framework she meticulously constructs."The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" is a testament to Agatha Christie's genius, solidifying her status as the queen of mystery. It is an essential read for any fan of the genre, promising an unforgettable experience that will linger long after the final page is turned.

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Called the Queen of Mystery, this book catapulted Agatha Christie into the realm of mastery beyond question. The craft of creating reader engagement could not be better learned than as a student at her feet. There are no loose ends in this book. Everything, as Poirot might say, is of value when viewed by a trained eye, or created by the Queen of Mystery. So pardon these lush accolades, but the alternative would be do discuss the plot and spoil the fun. I recommend this book to all, as it transcends the limits of genre.

It’s always delightful to read one of Agatha Christie’s books!There’s the charm of bygone times and still the challenge to outguess the author.

It's hard to know how many stars to give this. I need two rating charts. The story vs the ebook version. FIVE stars to the story! I love Agatha Christie mysteries! This one was also a great, intriguing, entertaining read! I recommend the story, but not this ebook issue of it. ONE star (and I'm being generous) to this ebook version.To say that it is illustrated is just . . . STUPID! It has a few worthless, simple, symbol-like, ugly graphics. It also had many text errors, which annoy and irritate me. Example: Fiverpool?! Which should have been Liverpool! Many other stupid errors! No publisher should ever put out an edition with that many errors! No excuse for it!

One of the Best book of The Queen of Mistery.

While this is, by far, my favourite of the Poirot series, it was also the easiest to solve. That doesn't diminish anything about the story, it's just that the more of her books that you read, the more Christie trains you to recognize and interpret clues, and she leaves a lot of clues out there in this one. Don't judge it by modern standards, because it wasn't written for modern audiences, and if it seems overly familiar, it's because it's been constantly imitated for almost a century. Great book.

Ufffff un muy buen libro de misterio

As usual in read this before and I actually remembered who the killer was, but M Poorly took me again on a journey of truth and so many suspects all with secrets, I enjoyed this book.

This was my first Agatha Christie book and it didn't disappoint me. Writing was good and smooth and end twist was unexpected and got me of guard and will definitely recommend to others and looking forward to read more Agatha Christie books.