Reviews tagging 'Classism'

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie

16 reviews

fraise's review against another edition

mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Murder

Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Sexism, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism

Minor: Animal death, Infidelity, Blood, Medical content, and Alcohol

bookswithbront's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I’ll never forget the first time I read this book, and I’m thrilled that it held up a second time. Agatha Christie is truly one of the best. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Addiction and Classism

lajoy's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Racism, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Murder, and Classism

prettiestwhistles's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Murder

Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Suicide, Violence, and Classism

Minor: Addiction and Drug use

jhbandcats's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I’d never read this Agatha Christie book before and was really impressed at the complexity of the plot. Based on my memories of what I read in my youth, her books weren’t that complicated. Clearly I either didn’t read them well or thoroughly, or I just wasn’t remembering clearly. 

Without giving details or spoilers I’ll only say Christie uses a great plot device in this story. I found it surprising and very satisfying as a result. As with all mysteries, everyone has something to hide, some far more unsavory than others. 

Definitely recommended. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Suicide, Violence, Medical content, Murder, and Classism

jessthanthree's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder and Classism