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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd [Large Print] (Hardcover)

by Agatha Christie (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (107 customer reviews)

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This novel, written in 1927, is considered the best and most successful of the early mysteries. It met with no small outrage when it appeared, as it uses a plot device many readers thought "unfair." There is a full complement of characters populating the cozy English village of King's Abbot: Major Blunt, Colonel Carter, Miss Gannett, the butler, the housekeeper, the narrator, Dr. Sheppard, and his know-it-all sister (the precursor of Miss Marple, according to Christie), and, of course, the redoubtable Hercule Poirot and his little grey cells. There are clues with a capital C to mislead us, and the listener gets so involved with these red herrings (or not) that the very simple truth eludes the puzzler. Venerable reader Robin Bailey keeps the light, almost comic tone alive, although his voices are not particularly differentiated, and often he rushes the reading of dialog. A classic of the genre and essential for any fiction collection. Harriet Edwards, East Meadow P.L., NY

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Combining murder, with rumors and gossip, narrator Nigel Anthony performes this classic Christie mystery with superb pacing and style. Versatility, gender changes, and English accents display his dynamic range of characters and animate the quiet village of King's Abbot. From Poirot's charming, sophisticated humor to Mrs. Ackroyd's snappy, breathless speech, the depictions are true to character and provide plenty of red-herrings for listeners to follow. Poirot's precise deductions lead to blackmail, murder, and a surprising conclusion. The depiction of Dr. James Sheppard, with his clipped, academic voice, lends itself well to dry humor. G.D.W. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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5.0 out of 5 stars Totally surprised, Mar 3 2008
By Juran Liu (Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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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
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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
This review is from: Murder Of Roger Ackroyd (Paperback)
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

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully woven novel with shocking twist
"The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" is nothing less than excellent. It is fast-paced and never boring. The clues areways intriguing and the mystery is done well. Read more
Published on Dec 28 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars read the book BEFORE you read the reviews
Even I would have had trouble solving this mystery had I not skimmed these reviews first. Just read the book, my dear Watson.
Published on Nov 24 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best!!
This book is considered by many people to be one of the best mysteries ever published. In my opinion it ranks right up there with Conan-Doyle's Hound of the Baskervilles, as a... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Anything but a predictable mystery novel!!
Agatha Christie is recognized throughout the world as being the "Queen of Crime". It is undoubtable that this holds true, especially in her ingeniously written, classic mystery... Read more
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