The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Good Books rating 4.59
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- ID: 49
- Added: 2025-08-21
- Updated: 2025-09-04
- ISBN: 9781479471102
- Published: 2022-01-10
- Reviews: 6
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- The Murder of Roger Ackroyd - A great book but should not be recommended as an "introduction to Agatha Christie".
- It's one of the best murder mysteries ever written.
- Christie's unconventional narrative style might make it less accessible.
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- "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is the novel that cemented Christie's reputation as a master of the genre."
- "Its clever use of the unreliable narrator keeps readers guessing until the very end."
- "A timeless classic that defines the Golden Age of Detective Fiction."
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- Because, of course, it was written by the master, Agatha Christie.
- It's a masterful mystery that plays with the conventions of the genre.
- Certain aspects may feel somewhat outdated.
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- The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is singularly spectacular.
- Agatha Christie has just earned the mystery genre a new fan.
- It offers a complex web of secrets and motives that keep readers engaged.
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- "This is the book that put Christie, the greatest plotter of whodunits ever, on the map."
- "A novel narrated by a killer is a striking twist that redefined mystery storytelling."
- "Christie's clever manipulation of the narrative voice makes the book unforgettable."
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- "One of her most innovative novels, without giving anything away."
- "A clever and surprising twist that changed detective fiction forever."
- "Christie triumphs with a story that still captivates readers."