The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie

Oh how I love Agatha Christie! She remains one of my favourite author of all time. This novel right here, I have read it at least eight times, at last count, and I continue to read it despite knowing the case inside out.

The village of King’s Abbot is stunned when widow Ferrars dies from an overdose of Veronal. Not twenty-four hours later, Roger Ackroyd—the man she had planned to marry—is murdered. It is a confusing case that taxes Hercule Poirot’s 'little grey cells' before he reaches one of the most startling conclusions of his career.

Hercule Poirot is my favourite fictional Detective. I have read heaps of Crime thrillers with memorable detectives, but Monsieur Poirot is unmatched. The way his little grey cells work, it puts most of us to shame because we barely use even 10% of what's given to us.

This novel reads extremely well. There are clues scattered in the details, but only one of Poirot's calibre can see them and make sense of them. It's a classic whodunit with many suspects, but the truth turns out to be completely different. The arrival of the disclosure is incredible and the conclusion, very much satisfying.

I read this book sometimes for comfort. It's pace is pleasant, you are neither overwhelmed nor underwhelmed. You look for clues with Poirot and when he makes sense of all the pieces of the puzzle, you are amazed at what you see. Please read it if you haven't already! You're missing out on an incredible story. This is one of those books I wish I could read once again for the very first time! 

I give it 4.5/5

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