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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Hercule Poirot, Bk 4)
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd - Hercule Poirot, Bk 4
Author: Agatha Christie
Roger Ackroyd knew that the woman he loved had poisoned her first husband and suspected that someone had been blackmailing her. Now he learnt that she had taken her life with a drug overdose. The post brought Roger one last bit of information, but he was stabbed to death before he could read it.
ISBN-13: 9780006136651
ISBN-10: 0006136656
Publication Date: 1974
Pages: 221
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4.5 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Fontana
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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 aardvark avatar reviewed The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Hercule Poirot, Bk 4) on + 157 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Perhaps the best of the Poirot books
reviewed The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Hercule Poirot, Bk 4) on + 13 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This book is a great, classic murder mystery. The twists and turns are great. This really is true detective fiction.
reviewed The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Hercule Poirot, Bk 4) on + 35 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Great book by Dame Agatha! One of my favorite stories
reviewed The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Hercule Poirot, Bk 4) on + 13 more book reviews
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I'm not a big fan of murder mysteries, but this one has an unusual twist.
vavoice avatar reviewed The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Hercule Poirot, Bk 4) on + 158 more book reviews
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This book, published in 1926, is still superior to many of today's pulp mysteries. Christie took me on somany twists and turns, that I was positively dizzy by the end. But I stuck to my guns. I chose my suspect carefully and, even after Poirot had pulled all of the skeletons from the closet, dusted them off, and paraded them before the reader, my pick still looked like the best...until the great inspector started pointing out all of the missed clues, which had been right in front of me. I was at once shamed, awed and excited when the true murderer was named. Were I a mutant, this book would get three thumbs up!
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 RevCherylMarie avatar reviewed The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Hercule Poirot, Bk 4) on + 13 more book reviews
This is one of Christie's best.
reviewed The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Hercule Poirot, Bk 4) on + 421 more book reviews
A classic Christie that is not to be missed !.....A shocking ending that had many crying "Foul"......
reviewed The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Hercule Poirot, Bk 4) on + 18 more book reviews
This has been my favorite Christie so far. Really good ending and excellent writing.
marguerite avatar reviewed The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Hercule Poirot, Bk 4) on + 2 more book reviews
Very enjoyable read in step with the Poirot series. Charming descriptions of the great detective in homely social situations. Christie introduces exciting new technology of the day, too.
reviewed The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Hercule Poirot, Bk 4) on
This was a classic mystery novel. If you love a mystery, don't miss this book! It kept me guessing the whole way through. And I still got it wrong!
AllieFWilliam avatar reviewed The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Hercule Poirot, Bk 4) on + 97 more book reviews
A very unexpected ending.
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In a peaceful English village an attractive widow dies of an overdose. Within 24 hours her fiance is murdered. Poirot has his hands full with a bunch of suspicious relatives.
WhidbeyIslander avatar reviewed The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Hercule Poirot, Bk 4) on + 715 more book reviews
If you like cozy mysteries, golden age mysteries, or just a mystery period, this is a book you have to read. It deserves its reputation, and I bet like countless readers you'll reread a critical chapter to see how Christie fooled you. If you've seen some of the horrible televised versions, but never read it, you no doubt are puzzled by the high praise this book gets. But read it yourself and you'll see why.
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Five stars--this has to be one of Christie's best. Full of twists and turns, red herrings and a surprise ending. Highly recommended.
athompson362 avatar reviewed The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Hercule Poirot, Bk 4) on + 45 more book reviews
A very clever who-dunit. A retired Poirot solves several small puzzles throughout the book leading up to the denoument. No Hastings in this book - but he is referenced.
ACE-10 avatar reviewed The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Hercule Poirot, Bk 4) on + 14 more book reviews
This story twists "reality" and keeps you guessing from beginning to end.
srfbluemama avatar reviewed The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Hercule Poirot, Bk 4) on + 80 more book reviews
This was my first Agatha Christie novel and it will not be my last. I really liked Hercule Poirot in this one, and I think this is one of my favorite covers for the book. :)
reviewed The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Hercule Poirot, Bk 4) on + 15 more book reviews
Agatha Christie's first book. A masterpiece like all her others.
reviewed The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Hercule Poirot, Bk 4) on + 68 more book reviews
One of the great Christie's. I didn't guess who did it, and I will be surprised if you guess it.
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Very good whodunit!
kathyk avatar reviewed The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Hercule Poirot, Bk 4) on
I read this book many years ago and I remember being bowled over by the end of the story. Definitely one of Christie's best mysteries. I know I finished it within hours of picking it up. I recommend this book to anyone who loves a good whodunnit. Great read - don't miss this one. ;D

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