A review by stephbakerbooks
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie

adventurous challenging lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Okay, this one is officially my favorite Poirot (of the ones I’ve read so far). 
 
First off, the narrator is NOT Hastings and I was shocked by this in the first chapter (and also breathed a sigh of relief). Poirot doesn’t at first even appear, but we soon see his connection to our new narrator. I loved getting to know all the different people in this little village, and seeing how they all connect. I think Caroline might’ve been my favorite—I loved her unashamed nosiness! 
 
The murder mystery seems mediocre at first, but the twists and turns it takes, and all the red herrings, really set it above. It’s no surprise that this is one of Christie’s best books! She really did so much for the murder mystery genre; I can’t believe it took me this long to read this. Anyways, I did start to get suspicious of a certain character part way through, but that’s also because I knew the hype of the book and I was trying to think outside the box. And honestly the reveal at the end is just so great, nothing could’ve prepared me for that! 
 
I think I’m on a Poirot kick and I want to read more now. Do I continue in order, or jump around? 
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