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Monday, April 20, 2009

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie

Title: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

Author: Agatha Christie

First Published: 1926

No. of Pages: 288

Synopsis (from B&N): "Dr. Sheppard has no idea his finicky, foreign neighbor is actually retired detective Hercule Poirot. When wealthy Roger Ackroyd is found brutally murdered, Poirot can’t resist stepping in to sort out clues and find the killer. This third Poirot mystery has all the author’s trademark touches — a pithy portrait of English village life, a cast of unforgettable characters, and a plot of Byzantine complexity. Due to its shocking twist ending, the book remains one of the most controversial mysteries ever written."

Fiction or Nonfiction: Fiction

Comments and Critique: I've watched Hercule Poirot mysteries on TV for a number of years now and love them, but this is the first time I've read one of the books that the shows have been based on (I have not seen a version of this particular story, however). I loved this book as much as the TV versions. As usual, I didn't solve the mystery but I've come to accept that I don't have the mind of a detective. This story was first-rate, entertaining, and easy to read. My copy of the book is included in a 5-novel compilation and I'll definitely be reading the other stories in the future.

Challenges: 999 ("1001 Books"); (Another) 1% Well-Read Challenge; A to Z (author "C"); Martel-Harper; Spring Reading Thing 2009

2 comments:

Kerrie said...

Tammy, you could submit this review to the Agatha Christie Reading Chalenge Blog Carnival. See http://acrccarnival.blogspot.com/ for details

Karen Beth said...

I'm glad I found your blog and have enjoyed some of the reviews. I love AC and have read many of her books, but I usually pick Miss Marple mysteries rather than her other ones. Maybe next time I'll choose Roger Ackroyd. :)