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Product Details

Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins Canada / Trade
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0002315092
ISBN-13: 978-0002315098
Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 14.2 x 2.1 cm
Shipping Weight: 422 g

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (107 customer reviews)

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Roger Ackroyd knew too much. He knew that the woman he loved had poisoned her brutal first husband. He suspected also that someone had been blackmailing her. Now, tragically, came the news that she had taken her own life with a drug overdose.But the evening post brought Roger one last fatal scrap of information. Unfortunately, before he could finish the letter, he was stabbed to death…

About the Author

Agatha Christie was born in Torquay in 1890 and became, quite simply, the best-selling novelist in history. Her first novel, ‘The Mysterious Affair at Styles’, written towards the end of the First World War, introduced us to Hercule Poirot, who was to become the most popular detective in crime fiction since Sherlock Holmes. She is known throughout the world as the Queen of Crime. Her books have sold over a billion copies in the English language and another billion in 44 foreign languages. She is the author of 80 crime novels and short story collections, 19 plays, and six novels under the name of Mary Westmacott and saw her work translated into more languages than Shakespeare. Her enduring success, enhanced by many film and TV adaptations, is a tribute to the timeless appeal of her characters and the unequalled ingenuity of the plots.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Totally surprised, Mar 3 2008

By	Juran Liu (Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Murder Of Roger Ackroyd (Paperback)

This is the very first Agatha Christie book I ever read. I have to admit that I was completely surprised by its ending. I did not cast any suspicions to the real murderer at all until the plot was revealed. Lots of seemingly irrelevant facts are pieced together logically at the end. Highly recommend this book and will get more Agatha Christie books to read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book, Jul 10 2004

By	E. Clinton (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Murder Of Roger Ackroyd (Paperback)

The plot is awesome and it contains a great ending - that I did not see coming. A few things that make Agatha Christie great are: (1) her writing is lean and spare; (2) her characters all have an important role to play; (3) she has a sense of humor; and (4) there are no silly chase scenes or senseless violence. A thoughtfully written mystery.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Tops the others in many ways, Jul 5 2004

By	"madonluv" (MY) - See all my reviews

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When I first reached for the book I didn't expect it to be a controversial read. Six hours later, I was agape, in denial and most certainly scandalized. Without giving away the plot, suffice to say that Dame Agatha had written her ultimate masterpiece when she decided to write "...Roger Ackroyd".

For first-time readers: Don't be fooled by the length of the novel. The clues are there, sprinkled neatly and merrily along with the darned red herrings. You have to read it slowly, as it was with most of her novels.

The story: a doctor was called by Roger Ackroyd to discuss an important matter, but before he could divulge it further he was interuppted by the evening post. The matter was left there, and the doctor went home, seeing his host a bit disturbed. When he got home another call came in and announced that Mr Ackroyd was dead. Thus Poirot came into the scene and began nosing around. The solution was truly one of the most surprising in literature history.

The novel became the measuring rod for future mystery and detective novels, although its controversy is undeniable. My suggestion is that you ignore the controversy for the moment and concentrate on the story.

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2.0 out of 5 stars .....the story just wasn't entertaining
Being a fan of past mystery book I have read, especially "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie I had no trouble picking up "The Murder of Roger... Read more

Published on Feb 12 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars This is why Agatha Christie is the 'Queen of Crime'
Hercule Poirot has lost interest in the dective business since the departure of Hastings to South America. Read more

Published on Jan 25 2004 by Jeanne Tassotto

5.0 out of 5 stars Ingenious!
Having been gripped for two days by THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD, I can say that it is a superbly written novel. Read more

Published on Jan 20 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Agatha Christie Has Done It Again
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is one of Christie's better mysterys, I strongly recommend it to Christie's fans and also to those who are being introduced to her books. Read more

Published on Jan 18 2004 by Chico Nita