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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Christie's Best
Review: Interesting that the last four reviews are so polarized. This was the first of many Christie books that I have read and remains my favourite. It is brilliant and leads to an astounding conclusion. Just saw a terrible A&E adaptation on television tonight. Please read the book instead!

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: not good!
Review: don't trust the 'in 1926, christie wrote her masterpiece : the murder of roger ackroyd.' i got to admit it has a nice begining. but, the middle was half Boring. the ending was disappointing! the worst part was the identity of the murderer.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: If you've never read Christie before, begin here!
Review: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd was the first Christie I ever read - and it's a real masterpiece. The ending is pretty horrifying, but read the book again, and you'll wonder why you didn't notice various things - things the Murderer/Murderess (I'm not saying which it is!)said and did during the novel, that one didn't notice at the time. Extremely good stuff.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Ok but not the best
Review: This is defiantly not the best of Agatha Christie. The plot is just to far fetched and easily detected. Hercule Poriot is one of my favorite characters. Try Murder on the Orient Express or the ABC Murders!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Most Clever Book I Have Ever Read
Review: I don't want to give away the ending, but I never would have guessed who the murderer was in a million years. Truly brilliant! It is definitely one of my favorites.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Very Clever
Review: First off, I was indeed surprised at the end. I had the unexpected displeasure of reading this book in bits and pieces over 3 weeks. So the subtle little clues alluded to at the end, in hindsight, I actually questioned at the time, but the time between readings let any questions be forgotten. So when the murderer was revealed I was a little ticked for not remembering these things.

Oh, well. It was a very enjoyable read and I suggest it be read over a day or two paying close attention to the night of the murder.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MASTERPIECE? OF COURSE IT IS!
Review: Yes, this is Agatha Christie's masterpiece. The unusual factor is that the narrator is not the regular Hastings but some local doctor in the village in which the story's based. In "Murder in Mesopotamia" too, the narrator was not Hastings, but a nurse. But this story is absolutely stunning. The climax is the best ever in a Christie story. Yes, no doubt, she's the acknowledged queen of mystery fiction!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This one's next best after "The ABC murders"
Review: This book, in my opinion, is Agatha Christie's second best, after "The ABC murders". The story is quite simple, but a couple of subtle clues and a chilling climax make this a must read.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: WOW! BRAVO, BRAVO!!!
Review: Oh my God! This book is a complete masterpiece! Every element of a good book is found here, definately plot! As others have said, ou'll either love the ending or you'll hate it. I was just in awe. (It had me moaning) such brilliance! If you like this one, try Murder on the Orient Express, Sparkling Cyanide, and definately Curtain. (Her last book)I wish you could give this book more stars!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Brilliant, by far the best of Agatha Cristie' works
Review: This book is easy to read, but i was kept busy by the amazing work of Hercule Poirot. I wouldn't say this book was much different to a similar story of hers - Muder At The Vicarage.(Also a great read) But the plot was somewhat different. Brilliant ending... I won't say much more but you'll never guess the muderer! A case think only for the very special "Hurcule Poirot."


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