Mrs. Ferrars poisoned her husband... But no one suspected her except her blackmailer... until she committed suicide, leaving a letter to the man she loved.
Roger Ackroyd never finished reading it, for the blackmailer had turned to a new crime, murder. And no one suspected him either... no one but Hercule Poirot.
Roger Ackroyd never finished reading it, for the blackmailer had turned to a new crime, murder. And no one suspected him either... no one but Hercule Poirot.
This is a re-read, I remembered perfectly who the murderer was so this time, instead of reaching the end and gasping and wondering how could I ever have missed that, I thoroughly enjoyed watching how Agatha Christie avoided the big reveal. What more can I say ? This is so charmingly British ? Poirot is so deliciously friendly (except when he mentions Hastings at the beginning, ouch !) ? There are, as usual, so many suspects with a perfect motive ? Caroline is such a funny gossip ?
This novel is simply delightful, I enjoyed myself immensely !
I'm on a mission to read more A.C., This week is #1 Miss Marple, Murder at the Vicarage - need to start it soon.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds good, I haven't reached this one yet :)
DeleteIt's to sometimes to reread a murder mystery and discover the various clues you missed on the first read. :)
ReplyDeleteTo be honest, I never try really hard to guess who the murderer is (it's always revealed at the end !), but in that case, it was worth it ^^
DeleteAgatha Christie has always been the queen of mysteries and crime!
ReplyDeleteYes, she even invented the big reveal at the end with all the suspects gathered !
DeleteNeat that you're re-reading Agatha Christie books. I finished a couple last fall and want to grab up a few more this year. I remember the first time I read this one and was shocked at who the murderer was. It's great!
ReplyDeleteI remember too, I don't think anybody saw that coming !
DeleteI've heard this is one of the better Christies? I want to read it!
ReplyDeleteOne of the best, indeed - even if my favourite (so far) remains And then there were none ^^
DeleteI've add a few Christies to my tbr for this year. I'll add this to the list too, it sounds good.
ReplyDeleteOh, I hope you'll have fun with Dame Agatha, I always find her books a mood lifter - don't we need it now !
DeleteThis was my very first Agatha Christie and I will never forget it!! Such a great book.
ReplyDeleteI haven't forgotten it either - than and that short story about a scary doll :D !
DeleteI’m ashamed to admit I have never read this author!
ReplyDeleteWell, there's no shame or obligation, she's a comfort read for me and reminds me of my long gone youth ^^ And I love the atmosphere of her novels and her sense of humour :)
DeleteLike you, I just re=read Roger Ackroyd to see how Christie misdirected the audience so they wouldn't guess who-done-it! What fun.
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She did absolutely great, didn't she ? You have to admire that ^^
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