The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

Hercule Poirot #4

Agatha Christie

288 pages • first pub 1926 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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One of Agatha Christie's most famous novels, featuring her beloved detective Hercule Poirot--and her most surprising twist. The story that made Agatha Christie famous ends with one of her most dramatic twists. The villagers of King's Abbot are sho...

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Community Reviews

4.22
based on 36,909 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 97%

tense: 30%

adventurous: 27%

dark: 17%

challenging: 13%

funny: 12%

reflective: 8%

lighthearted: 7%

relaxing: 4%

emotional: 2%

informative: 2%

sad: 1%

Pace

34% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

62% of readers chose Plot
29% of readers chose A mix
8% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

19% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

32% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

49% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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