The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

Hercule Poirot #4

Agatha Christie

358 pages • first pub 1926 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

In the village of King's Abbot, a widow's sudden suicide sparks rumors that she murdered her first husband, was being blackmailed, and was carrying on a secret affair with the wealthy Roger Ackroyd. The following evening, Ackroyd is murdered in hi...

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Moods

mysterious 96%
adventurous 31%
tense 30%
dark 16%
challenging 14%
funny 10%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 4%
emotional 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 40%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 27% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 31% | No: 26% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

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