The Murder of Roger Akroyd: A Hercule Poirot Mystery

by Ms Agatha Christie

"The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" (1926): This novel is often considered one of Christie's greatest masterpieces. It introduces another iconic detective, the village doctor and amateur sleuth, Dr. Sheppard. When a wealthy widower named Roger Ackroyd is found dead, Dr. Sheppard becomes embroiled in the investigation. The novel is renowned for its audacious twist ending, which shocked readers and cemented Christie's reputation as a master of deception.

280 pages, Paperback

Published May 24, 2023

Reviews

[Jessica]

Wow. Did not see that coming. Always love it when I’m completely surprised by the culprit! Liked having the doctor as a substitute of sorts for Hastings. Enjoyable read!

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Agatha Christie masterpiece! Jackie lent me this book but wouldn’t tell me anything about it. The first unusual thing I noticed was it was written in the first person. The narrator was a Dr in the Village where Hercule was, I think, semi-retired. It was a great story with lots of characters but easy to follow. The ending was a real surprise! No one should share it. It’s worth a read!!

[Samuel Solomon · Rating 5 out of 5]

DO NOT READ THE FOREWORD! It doesn’t explicitly spoil but I figured out the killer within the first forty pages because of a pretty substantial hint in the foreword - pretty disappointing. That said, amazing book - my favorite of hers so far.

[Polly J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing! Didn’t see it coming, might read again see if I can spot the clues! I’ve made it a ‘thing’ to ready some classics and older books and I am so glad I read this one.

[James Ode · Rating 3 out of 5]

Saw the twist coming a mile away. Otherwise a pretty good book.

[Aldrich Tan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Big time plot twist but overall very good book.

[Carlos · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can see why this one made her a sensation. Poirot and his little gray cells at their most meticulous.