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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd | Agatha Christie

For #weeklyfavorites, I finished reading The Secret Of Chimneys for the #christiescapers buddy read. For week 2, I read the second short story for #noplacelikeholmes. For week 3, I finished reading an ARC. For week 4, I read The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd for #christiescapers. For week 5, I finished reading The Land Of Little Rain for the #naturalitsy buddy read. I finished reading it this afternoon and I haven‘t posted my review yet.

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Read4life Lots of great buddy read groups!! Goodbye July 💙🍍💙 and Hello August 🧡⛵️🧡 4mo

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Here‘s my review for this book I finished for the #christiescapers buddy read.

Librarybelle Yay!! 5mo

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I‘ve started this week‘s short story for #christiescapers because I didn‘t read it in time for Sunday‘s discussion. I‘m enjoying it. I don‘t know if I‘ll finish it before the end of the month because the month is almost over. There‘s only 3 days left of July. If I don‘t finish this book before the end of the month then I‘ll finish it next month.

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I started this book yesterday after reading the short story for #noplacelikeholmes and Richard Armitage is narrating. I like when he narrates these stories. I like his voice. Richard‘s voice was keeping me company while I was coloring some pictures for 1 hour and then I decided to take a break for the rest of the day. I didn‘t read anything at all last night. I‘m looking forward to reading more of this book today.

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This detective novel is widely regarded as one of the most influential and controversial detective novels ever written. As the third novel featuring Hercule Poirot, it stands out for its innovative narrative structure, psychological depth, and groundbreaking twist ending that revolutionized the mystery genre. The novel‘s ending is legendary, shocking readers with a revelation that redefined ⬇️

dabbe the rules of detective fiction. Christie plays fair with clues but manipulates reader assumptions masterfully with her abundance of red herrings, leaving the reader truly engaged in solving this murderous puzzle. 5mo

DGRachel I had to look up my review of this one and I have to say I kind of hate myself. I need to learn how to use the spoiler tags so when I say “while I wasn‘t disappointed by the reveal, I was disappointed by the ending itself. It bothers me, but I can‘t say why without spoilers, obviously” I can actually type the spoiler and REMEMBER! 🤣🤣 5mo

Librarybelle Great review! 5mo

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dabbe @DGRachel I'd love to hear why! You can hit the “contains spoiler“ tab and tell me details! 😍 5mo

dabbe @Librarybelle TY! 5mo

DGRachel @dabbe That‘s the problem. I didn‘t know how to use a hide spoiler tag in my StoryGraph review so my review actually says something irritated me but I can‘t say what it is because it is a spoiler tag! I guess I‘ll just have to reread it and see if 7 years later, it still makes me mad. 🤣🤣🤣 5mo

The_Penniless_Author @dabbe This is literally the only mystery novel where I correctly guessed the killer, and somehow I knew it only a couple of pages in (using the sister's method rather than the MC's. It was very much vibes-based; somehow, I just "knew" ?). 5mo

dabbe @DGRachel 😂🩵😂 5mo

dabbe @The_Penniless_Author Okay, my new nickname for you is #razorsharprandall 🤩 5mo

BarbaraJean @DGRachel I can guess at why the ending bothered you because it might be the same reason it bothered me! (Aside from feeling tricked by the twist, even though as @dabbe says, Christie definitely plays fair!) Imma put my annoyance under a spoiler tag so I don't mess it up for others (or for you if you don't want to know till after you re-read!) 5mo

BarbaraJean OK, the aspect of the ending that bothered me was Poirot suggesting that Sheppard should commit suicide. I HATE that “solution“ to the problem, whenever I see it. I think Christie uses it elsewhere, and I've seen Sayers do it as well, and it always bothers me. 5mo

DGRachel @BarbaraJean I don‘t remember the ending, but that has to be it! That would have made me LIVID. Thank you! 5mo

BarbaraJean @DGRachel Haha, you're welcome! I hate that plot point SO MUCH. 5mo

lil1inblue I made the mistake of reading a Christie biography before I read this. SPOILED! I still love this book, though! 5mo

dabbe @lil1inblue Ooh, that stinks! 💙😂💙 4mo

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The #ChristiesCapers discussion questions are posted! You can find them on my feed, the book‘s feed, or by searching the group‘s hashtags. This is my second favorite Christie, and I hope everyone enjoyed it!

Next month, Hastings is back with Poirot for The Big Four. Official post tomorrow! #AgathaChristieClubR3

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Aims42 Thanks for posting the full years schedule! (edited) 5mo

Deblovestoread My ebook version was wacky again. so am picking up a print copy from my library Tuesday. I‘ll chime in when I finish. 5mo

MallenNC @Deblovestoread Did your ebook have the page numbers/title in the middle of the screen? Mine did and it was so distracting 5mo

Deblovestoread @MallenNC Yes and AgATha chrisTie (just like this) through out as well. Ridiculous! 5mo

MallenNC @Deblovestoread Yes! We must have had the same version. The pagination was totally off and I don‘t know what was going on with AgATha chrisTie 5mo

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8. This novel has seen quite a number of adaptations in various formats, from stage productions to the small screen (Suchet as Poirot!) and even graphic novel. If you are familiar with any adaptations, how do they compare to the original work?

As an aside, while it does not completely follow the novel, the 2000 TV production of the novel starring David Suchet as Poirot is entertaining and a must watch! #ChristiesCapers #AgathaChristieClubR3

MallenNC I haven‘t seen any adaptations that I can recall but I‘m going to watch the TV episode tonight 5mo

dabbe I can't believe I have yet to see any adaptations, though I've seen Suchet in other Poirot stories. I've added this one to my TBW list! 5mo

BarbaraJean I mentioned this on your post about watching the David Suchet adaptation, but my book group found the changes in that one SO interesting. I can see this book being hard to adapt because of the unreliable narrator. It's difficult to pull that off on screen. I liked the way they handled it there, even the amped-up drama of the ending. We also all found the HUGE clock in the Ackroyd house to be hilarious and a little too obvious!! 5mo

MariaW I watched the David Suchet one afterwards. Of course there have to be changes, but for once it would have bern nice to have it narrated by Sheppard (or Hastings). The adaptions are always the point of view of Poirot. But in general, I like the Suchet adaptions. 😊 3mo

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7. Is Christie having fun with mysteries in a way? Were there moments in the book that struck you as funny or comical?~from discussion questions, Johnson Public Library #ChristiesCapers #AgathaChristieClubR3

MallenNC There were several humorous moments in this book. I especially laughed at Poirot‘s new neighbors thinking he was a retired hairdresser because of his mustache. 5mo

MallenNC I also imagine she enjoyed knowing all along that her readers would be surprised at the narrator‘s role in the case. 5mo

dabbe A few moments I found humorous:
√The great detective‘s retirement hobby—growing “those blasted vegetable marrows“—is a delightful absurdity.
√Caroline's gossip as comic relief: Caroline‘s relentless nosiness is played for laughs, especially her smug confidence in her own theories. Her rivalry with the other village busybodies (like Mrs. Cecil Ackroyd) also feels like a parody of small-town pettiness. ⬇️ 5mo

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dabbe √The secret marriage between Ralph and Ursula plays like a Victorian melodrama, complete with fainting and hidden letters.
√Even the dictaphone twist feels like a cheeky nod to detective tropes—a gadget straight out of a pulp novel, used for murder.
The humor matters because it's a tool for misdirection, making Sheppard “seem“ harmless, Poirot “seem“ eccentric (rather than brilliant), and the villagers “seem“ like bumbling stereotypes. 5mo

suvata Poirot's obsession with growing vegetable marrow in King's Abbot is quite comical. 5mo

MariaW The Flying Marrow - Sounds like a nice title for another mystery, doesn‘t it? 🤣🤣🤣 (edited) 3mo

Librarybelle I love it, @MariaW ! 😂 3mo

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6. As with Christie's other village settings, King's Abbot has its share of intrigue, scandal, and secrets. Think about the characters in this novel. Was Ackroyd a worthy victim? Any thoughts on the other characters?

Caroline, Dr. Sheppard's sister, is a stand out character to me. She is a busybody, yet I think she knows quite a lot and suspects her brother. #ChristiesCapers #AgathaChristieClubR3

MallenNC I thought the setting was a good one. Lots of good suspects. I liked Caroline too. 5mo

dabbe To me, Ackroyd‘s murder works because he‘s just sympathetic enough for us to regret his death but just corrupt enough to deserve it. The supporting cast—especially Sheppard—elevates the novel from a simple whodunit to a psychological exploration of guilt and deception. King‘s Abbot isn‘t just a backdrop; it‘s a microcosm of human frailty, where everyone has a motive—and Poirot must untangle whose is deadly. RE: the other characters: ⬇️ 5mo

dabbe •Caroline Sheppard: Her nosiness contrasts with her brother‘s calculated secrecy—ironic, since she‘s right about many things but misses the truth under her nose.
•Ralph Paton is the scapegoat and major red herring. His relationship with the barmaid Ursula Bourne adds a layer of class tension (a recurring theme in Christie‘s work).
•Parker the Butler is the suspicious servant (aka “The butler did it!“) and another red herring. ⬇️
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dabbe Christie plays with the “sinister servant“ trope—his eavesdropping and financial motives make him a prime suspect. Plus, his resentment of Ackroyd‘s dismissive treatment adds realism to the class dynamics. Why do these characters work? Each character has something to hide (gambling debts, illicit relationships, blackmail), making the village a pressure cooker of motives and making the crime harder for the reader to solve. 5mo

BarbaraJean I loved the Ralph/Ursula and Flora/Blunt subplots and revelations. Those characters and their secrets throw just enough confusion on the murder, while not being guilty themselves. @dabbe Yes, I think that's spot on as to why this works so well! Pretty much everyone has something to hide, even though it's not the murder. 5mo

MariaW I think it would have been interesting to get the story told with the voice of Caroline. By helping Poirot using her network in the city makes her more a Hasting than Sheppard. And it would have been interesting to read how she realizes that her boring and weak brother is the murderer. 3mo

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5. Poirot escapes to King's Abbot for a bit of R&R, though of course he stumbles upon murder. And those blasted vegetable marrows! Think of our prior encounters with Poirot. What do you think of his detection skills in this one versus the prior novels? How well does he use his little gray cells? #ChristiesCapers #AgathaChristieClubR3

kspenmoll I think he was superb! 5mo

MallenNC He was great as usual. He always notices details. 5mo

dabbe ACKROYD showcases Poirot‘s evolution from a conventional detective to a psychological manipulator. His “little grey cells“ are as sharp as ever, but their application is more nuanced—less about physical clues, more about how people lie. It‘s a testament to Christie‘s growth as a writer and Poirot‘s enduring genius that this novel remains a landmark in detective fiction. ⬇️ 5mo

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dabbe The novel‘s infamous twist hinges on Poirot‘s ability to see through narrative deception; here he must unravel not just the crime but the unreliability of the narrator, a challenge that pushes his deductive skills to the limit. 5mo

BarbaraJean @dabbe GREAT points. I agree--this book really showcases Poirot's mind: his insight into not just the clues but the people involved. He interprets the clues through the lens of the people instead of vice versa. 5mo

suvata Poirot's "little grey cells" really stands out @in The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, outwitting Sheppard's deceptive narrative with sharper psychological insight than in Styles or Murder on the Links. 5mo

MariaW Hoe Poirot even expect to settle in ans relax in the countryside? He does not seem like a person who can lay back the tinest little bit. He‘s definitely using his gres cells well in this one. 3mo

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Who Killed Roger Ackroyd?: The Mystery Behind the Agatha Christie Mystery

4. Before we explore other characters, I want to dive into the twist, because Dr. Sheppard plays a huge role. Were you surprised by the murderer's identity?

This was my 4th read, and I finally picked up on a comment that Dr. Sheppard makes that shows his culpability--I should have bookmarked the passage! I read this a few months ago for my IRL book club, so I cannot remember! #ChristiesCapers #AgathaChristieClubR3

kspenmoll I did not choose him at all- at one point I thought of his sister as the murderer. 5mo

MallenNC I didn‘t suspect him. I thought it really might have been Ralph or Miss Ackroyd even. 5mo

dabbe Everything changes in Chapters 13 and14. There is a noticeable shift in Chapters 13 and 14 as Poirot draws away from Dr. Sheppard and keeps him at arms' length, while beginning to use Caroline as a replacement “Watson.“ Dr. Sheppard even acknowledges Poirot has cooled toward him, and their paths pretty much diverge from here on in the story. A shift in verb tense also occurs. Sheppard places more personal observations--as one who is looking ⬇️ 5mo

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dabbe back and commenting on what he knows now that he has been discovered as the murderer. “As I know now, I failed in this latter task,“ he says. And then, indicating Poirot has already solved the case: “To Poirot alone belongs the renown of fitting those pieces into their correct place.“ These present-tense comments imply some of the text of the narrative is written at a time after Poirot has revealed the truth of the case to Dr. Sheppard. 5mo

BarbaraJean Super surprised on my first read. This time, I kept looking for (and not finding) reasons he was the murderer, and couldn't convince myself he was until pretty late in the book. I still felt like it HAD to be Ralph. @dabbe Oooh, I didn't pick up on that at all! Those are great clues I totally missed, on both reads. It took me till Chapter 23 to confirm that my memory of the murderer was correct. 5mo

dabbe @BarbaraJean I had to double-check, too! 😅 5mo

suvata Definitely a jaw-dropper! 5mo

MariaW It definitely took me by surprise. I am not convinced yet. There are some clues, but others point toward a different direction. I felt very much dissatisfied in the end. See also

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3. We do not have Hastings in this novel, but instead we hear about the crime through the eyes of Dr. Sheppard. We'll explore the twist in a moment, but prior to the reveal, think about reading the narrative. Did you trust Dr. Sheppard? Did you consider him to be a reliable narrator of the story? Think about the narration and the structure of the novel--any thoughts or comments? #ChristiesCapers #AgathaChristieClubR3

OutsmartYourShelf I think the fact that it's normally Hastings giving the narrative, lulled me into a false sense of trust with the doctor. I could have kicked myself at the end as the clues were there. 5mo

kspenmoll I totally believed the doctor!!!! She had me all the way! 5mo

MallenNC I believed him too. I thought Christie was just using a different person in place of Hastings and honestly I kept wondering why she didn‘t just write Hastings back into the story. I didn‘t see the ending coming. 5mo

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dabbe Isn't Hastings now living in Argentina with Dulcie Duveen after THE MURDER ON THE LINKS? I'm sure we'll see him again, though. Anyhow, Christie's cunningly uses Sheppard as the first-person narrator, a role typically associated with honesty and reliability—especially since he is a respected local physician and Poirot‘s supposed friend and assistant in the investigation. ⬇️ 5mo

dabbe Christie skillfully manipulates the reader into trusting Sheppard, as he presents himself as a helpful, observant, and unbiased chronicler of events. However, in hindsight, there are subtle hints that Sheppard might not be entirely reliable: Sheppard controls what information is shared with the reader, omitting key details (like his own involvement) while emphasizing and manipulating other suspects, especially Ralph Paton. 5mo

MallenNC @dabbe that‘s right about Argentina but I just thought she could‘ve had Hastings visit Poirot in his new village if the book needed a narrator character. The doctor seemed to be just his substitute but obviously that was on purpose 5mo

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suvata From now on I‘m going to start suspecting everyone Poirot himself. 5mo

BarbaraJean On my first read, I found him completely trustworthy until the twist! This time I second guessed myself; he still felt trustworthy and I didn't trust my memory of who did it. My first confirmation of remembering correctly was when Poirot comments on Sheppard's manuscript and how he stays in the background of his own narrative. @dabbe SUCH skillful manipulation!! Those subtle hints are really subtle, even when you're looking for them! 5mo

MariaW I was lulled in as well, but by how boring and too careful Sheppard sometimes seemed. He kept things from Caroline seemingly to avoid her spreading the information throughout the village and somehow looked on her, what made me angry. In the end, it was clear why he did it. 3mo

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2. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is considered one of the best if not the best crime novel ever. Crime Writers' Association voted it as the best in 2013, and the Mystery Writers' Association named it the 12th best novel in 1995. Participants cited the twist at the end for their voting choice.

What do you think? Is this the best crime novel or one of the best? Why or why not? #ChristiesCapers #AgathaChristieClubR3

OutsmartYourShelf There are other Christie books that I've enjoyed slightly more, but I'd put this one in my top 10 of Christie reads. 5mo

kspenmoll One of my top reads of hers but she was so prolific it‘s hard to choose! 5mo

MallenNC I can see why this one was voted a top mystery. The ending, the unreliable narrator, and the twisty solution to “who done it.” 5mo

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dabbe I still consider AND THEN THERE WERE NONE as my all-time favorite, but this would probably be a close 2nd (though I haven't read all of her books--one of the reasons I'm thoroughly enjoying this group read). And IMHO, THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES is the best mystery novel ever. #sherlocked 5mo

MallenNC @dabbe And Then There Were None is my all time favorite also. It‘s so good! 5mo

suvata I‘m also a fan of AND THEN THERE WERE NONE which, I believe, was the first Christie book I read. But, having said that, I was first a fan of Sherlock Holmes. So I would put Sir Arthur Conan Doyle above Agatha Christie. 5mo

BarbaraJean I think it's one of the best and possibly Christie's best, because it's so intricately put together. Her choice to frame it as Sheppard's narrative is superb and accomplishes exactly what is needed for the twist. That said, I honestly don't like it as much as others of her books. Partly because I don't like feeling tricked, even though the clues are all there and what feels like trickery really isn't! I love unreliable narrators, but ⬇ 5mo

BarbaraJean (Cont'd) ...I like to have a sense that they‘re unreliable. I enjoy trying to figure out what‘s true or not, and what‘s being withheld. This didn't feel like an unreliable narrator until really late in the book, because Sheppard keeps himself so completely in the background—so that aspect of it is far less satisfying to me. 5mo

MariaW It is definitely on the top ten list of crime novels because the ending was this unexpected and caused a lot of stir. I would put this one on the same level with The Mystery of the Yellow Room by Leroux, ehich I enjoyed very much. 3mo

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1. This is our fourth Hercule Poirot novel. Was this the first time you read it? A reread for you? What are your overall impressions? We'll be exploring the novel's popularity/acclaim as well as the twists and identity of the murderer in later questions! #ChristiesCapers #AgathaChristieClubR3

OutsmartYourShelf It was my first time reading the book, & although I've seen the David Suchet adaptations, I still didn't remember whodunnit! I thought it was a great read. 5mo

kspenmoll It was my first time reading this. I loved it; had no idea “ whodunit”. 5mo

MallenNC This was my first time reading it! I really enjoyed it but up until the end I wasn‘t sure why it was considered so highly among Christie‘s work. The ending made that clear. 5mo

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dabbe This was a reread for me. I will never forget the first time, though. I was completely #gobsmacked by the reveal! 5mo

suvata First time reading this from me too. I‘ve read several other of hers in the past, but not this one. Too bad, because I think this might be one of her best. 5mo

BarbaraJean This was a re-read (second read) for me. It made me so angry the first time--I felt tricked! But then every objection I had was answered by flipping back through the book. Genius but infuriating! This time, I remembered whodunnit, but I second guessed myself all the way through, thinking surely I must have remembered wrong. But no. She just got me again! 5mo

MariaW I‘ve read it for the first time and haven‘t watched any movie adaption. Like @dabbe put it, I was gobsmacked as well. 3mo

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Dinner and a movie this evening was the episode of Poirot based on this month‘s book. A good way to prepare for the discussion tomorrow! Questions will be posted before 12pm US East Coast time. Looking forward to it!

#ChristiesCapers #AgathaChristieClubR3 #Xander #CatsOfLitsy

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Ruthiella I love the adaptations with David Suchet. 😍 5mo

Librarybelle @Ruthiella They are so good! 5mo

Aims42 Ooooo this looks like a great Saturday night! I agree with @Ruthiella 😁 (edited) 5mo

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Librarybelle @Aims42 I need to watch all the Poirot episodes at some point! Suchet is the best Poirot, IMO. 5mo

Aims42 @Librarybelle Yes, totally agree with you!! He IS Poirot for me lol I know some are on the PBS‘ Passport app and I think I saw some on Amazon Prime? (edited) 5mo

dabbe No other Poirot but Suchet!!! 🖤🐾🖤 5mo

JenlovesJT47 Ooh I‘m going to have to track down this episode! 5mo

Librarybelle @Aims42 They‘re also on either AcornTV or BritBox. I have few episodes, like this one, from discarded DVDs from library collections. 5mo

Librarybelle Yes, @dabbe ! 5mo

Librarybelle Definitely worth a track down, @JenlovesJT47 ! 5mo

Aims42 @Librarybelle Oooooo!! Thank you for that source too!! I‘ll have to look into that 😚🤩 5mo

suvata Great find 5mo

Librarybelle You‘re welcome, @Aims42 ! 5mo

Librarybelle Thanks, @suvata ! 5mo

BarbaraJean Yay! I found the changes they made for this adaptation SO interesting. In advance of our viewing together, my book group wondered how some of the elements would work on screen, since the book relies so heavily on Dr. Sheppard's perspective. And some changes felt weird, but for the most part it made sense to adjust things the way this version does. 5mo

Librarybelle Agreed, @BarbaraJean . I think the changes worked in order to adapt it to the small screen. 5mo

MariaW 💕💕💕 5mo

MallenNC I watched this today. I thought the changes mostly worked for a TV audience but the ending in the shootout was a little over the top for me. 5mo

Librarybelle @MallenNC It seemed a little off…totally agree! 5mo

MallenNC @Librarybelle Definitely something a TV writer thought it needed! 5mo

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4 Stars • In Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1926), Hercule Poirot investigates the stabbing death of wealthy Roger Ackroyd in his King‘s Abbot study. ⬇️

suvata Narrated by Dr. James Sheppard, the story follows Poirot as he sifts through suspects—family, staff, and locals—unraveling secrets tied to a blackmail scheme and a recent widow‘s death. It‘s a twisty, clever mystery that keeps you guessing!

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Librarybelle Yay! This definitely keeps you guessing! 5mo

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This one was definitely a surprise. I did not see that coming.

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We‘re a week away from this month‘s #ChristiesCapers discussion! Who did murder Roger Ackroyd? Use your little gray cells alongside Poirot to solve the crime!

Discussion will be posted mid to late morning US East Coast time on the 27th.

JenlovesJT47 I love this freaking book ♥️ 5mo

Librarybelle @JenlovesJT47 It‘s one of the best mysteries ever, in my opinion! 5mo

willaful Just finished the audiobook today. Excellent reading by Richard Armitage. 5mo

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Librarybelle @willaful I need to listen to books he‘s read. I bet he‘s a good voice narrator. 5mo

JenlovesJT47 It‘s between this one and And Then There Were None for me. Those have to be the top 2 mysteries of all time. 5mo

Librarybelle @JenlovesJT47 Yes! And Then There Were None is my favorite Christie. This one runs a very close second. 5mo

JenlovesJT47 I agree! ♥️ 5mo

BarbaraJean I was infuriated by this one the first time I read it 😂 I loved the re-read this time! My IRL book club coincidentally picked this for our meeting this month—we discussed the book and watched the David Suchet movie tonight, so now I‘m especially ready for next week‘s discussion! (edited) 5mo

Cuilin @Librarybelle @JenlovesJT47 always in my top three Christie‘s 🩷 5mo

Librarybelle @BarbaraJean That‘s awesome! And, a great way to compare the book with the Suchet adaptation! I may have to watch it before the discussion…it‘s been awhile since I watched it. 5mo

Librarybelle @Cuilin It‘s incredibly constructed! 5mo

dabbe This is the one that REALLY puts her on the detective map. 🩵💙🩵 5mo

Librarybelle Yes, @dabbe ! 5mo

Aims42 My library hold won‘t be available in time, BUT I placed my hold for the next book now so I should (fingers & toes crossed!) be ready for August‘s read 😃 5mo

Librarybelle Sounds good, @Aims42 ! 5mo

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Aims42 @Librarybelle my hold just came in for “The Big Four”, I will definitely be participating next month now. YAY 🥳 5mo

Librarybelle Yay indeed, @Aims42 !! 5mo

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#bookspin #bookspin25 #bookspin2025 @TheAromaOfBooks

Set up for the 2nd half of the year. How is that possible? ⌛️

Scochrane26 Oh, I love your #doublespin book! 5mo

dabbe @Scochrane26 Psst: I've read it before. What an ending, huh? I can't wait to read it again! 🤩 5mo

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 5mo

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LitsyEvents

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd | Agatha Christie

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July‘s #ChristiesCapers returns us to Hercule Poirot. Considered to be one of the best mysteries of all time, I think one can argue that we truly see Christie‘s writing genius in this.

Discussion will take place on July 27th. All are welcome! Let me know if you wish to be added to or removed from the tag list! #AgathaChristieClubR3

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Librarybelle Thanks for reposting! 6mo

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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd | Agatha Christie

Great discussion so far about Chimneys! Please feel free to join the discussion whenever.

July‘s #ChristiesCapers returns us to Hercule Poirot. Considered to be one of the best mysteries of all time, I think one can argue that we truly see Christie‘s writing genius in this.

Discussion will take place on July 27th. All are welcome! Let me know if you wish to be added to or removed from the tag list! #AgathaChristieClubR3

dabbe Thank you! Just saw that this one's on sale on Amazon for Kindle at $1.99--if anyone can stomach Amazon these days. 😂 6mo

Librarybelle @LitsyEvents 6mo

Librarybelle Thanks, @dabbe ! 6mo

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mrp27 I‘m hoping to get back on track with this one. 6mo

willaful @dabbe we're still in Public Domain Christie so it's free at Project Gutenberg. Also cheap at Kobo is you want a nicely formatted one. (Though it's equally possible the paid editions are just the ones from Project Gutenberg!) 6mo

dabbe @willaful Good to know! Thanks! 🤗 6mo

MallenNC I don‘t think I‘ve ever read this one so I‘m excited for it. 6mo

Librarybelle That‘s awesome, @MallenNC …I‘ll be very interested to hear what you think after you read this! 6mo

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AroundTheBookWorld

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd | AGATHA. CHRISTIE

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Susanita

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd | Agatha Christie

Interesting list! Books I‘ve read (7/100), a few from my TBR, some I‘ve never heard of in my life, and some by authors I have read just not the ones on the list. #TLT

Surely there will be more Agatha Christie in the next batch? Survey link: https://www.listchallenges.com/1001-books-you-must-read-before-you-die-1900s

Highlights:
1. The Call of the Wild
2. The Great Gatsby
3. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

PaperbackPirate Lol I only had The Call of the Wild and The Great Gatsby! 7mo

Daisey I haven‘t gone through this list yet, but I can say there‘s only one Agatha Christie on the entire combined 1001 list. 7mo

Susanita @Daisey Wow!!😟 7mo

dabbe You summed up this list perfectly! MOST on this one, I was like 😳! #TFPAS (Thanks for playing and sharing) 😊 7mo

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AroundTheBookWorld

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd | AGATHA. CHRISTIE

So let it be Veronal.
But I wish Hercule Poirot had never retired from work and come here to grow vegetable marrows.
#TheMurderOfRogerAckroyd #AgathaChristie #HerculePoirot #Poirot #lastline #closingline #book #books #bookcase #bookcases #bookcover #bookcovers #bookcoverdesign #bookclub #bookclubs #bookvibe #bookvibes #bookvsfilm #bookvsmovie #bookbag #bookbags #bookbinding #Mystery #Fiction #Crime #Classics #Audiobook #Detective #Thriller 🤍🤍🤍

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iread2much

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd | Agatha Christie

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This was a fun read, I was surprised by it in a good way.
Roger was killed and the list of suspects is long, but a H. Poirot is requested and delivers his unique brand of mystery solving in a timely and detailed manner with a pop at the end.
4/5 stars. Well written, good characters and a good story. I didn‘t get the twist until it popped in the book.
I am not a huge Disney fan; but this Lego villains set was super fun and 90s kid nostalgia won

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kellock

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd | Agatha Christie

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Another serial read done. My mission is to read the issues daily from now on.

dabbe This one has one of the best surprise endings ever! 🤩 12mo

kellock The problem is, I've watched the TV versions so many times I always know who the murderer is 🤦‍♀️ 12mo

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Eggs, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd | Agatha Christie

This is a reread for me—my IRL book group is discussing it this week. There is a reason it is considered one of the best mysteries—I cannot say much without giving it away, but the way Christie constructs the murder and the ensuing investigation is brilliant. Lots of red herrings and misdirections, but if you use your little grey cells, you can figure it out. Absolutely brilliant. #192025 #1926

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MariaW

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd | Agatha Christie

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Another Monday - a new week to listen to audiobooks on my daily commute. I finished this one last week and have to say - again - I did not see the end coming. The point of view is definitely interesting, I wonder why the story wouldn‘t be told by Hastings. No wonder it is called Agatha Christie‘s masterpiece.

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kellock

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd | Agatha Christie

Next serial read

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AvidReader25

Alibi: Ein Fall f�r Poirot | Agatha Christie

The loveliest wall of female authors in a local Indianapolis bookstore. Visit Pen & Pink if you‘re ever in Indy!

TheKidUpstairs Love it. And what a great name for a feminist (I assume) bookstore! 1y

AvidReader25 @TheKidUpstairs Right! It definitely is. 1y

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Cuilin

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd | Agatha Christie

#AboutABook #Published100YrsAgo

I started this yesterday and I‘m almost halfway through. Not sure exactly when it was published, but it was definitely the 1920s.

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

Eggs Love the shelves!!! 1y

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OriginalCyn620

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd | Agatha Christie

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Another fantastic Christie mystery!

#bookspinbingo - this is my #doublespin for this month!
#pop24 - book with an unreliable narrator

TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! I love this one!! 1y

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kezzlou85

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd | Agatha Christie

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Three in one set of Agatha Christie novels, featuring the murder of Roger Ackroyd, they do it with mirrors and Mrs McGintys dead. The murder of Roger Ackroyd has always been a favourite of mine.

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lil1inblue

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd | Agatha Christie

I made the mistake of reading Lucy Worsley's biography of Christie before I read this. #spoileralert #oops
#springskies #surpriseending

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💛💚🖤 2y

Eggs Excellent 👌🏼 2y

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LiseWorks

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd | Agatha Christie

April 16 #SpringSkies SurpriseEnding @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Eggs Perfection 👌🏼 2y

dabbe I'll say! 🤩😂🤗 2y

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