"The Murder of Roger Ackroyd," wrote a New York Times reviewer, "cannot be too highly praised for its clean-cut construction, its unusually plausible explanation at the end, and its ability to stimulate the analytical faculties of the reader." "The secret [of this novel] is more than usually original and ingenious," a Nation reviewer thought, "and is a device which no other writer could have employed without mishap." William Rose Benet of Saturday Review recommended that The Murder of Roger Ackroyd "should go on the shelf with the books of first rank in its field. The detective story pure and simple has as definite limitations of form as the sonnet in poetry. Within these limitations, with admirable structured art, Miss Christie has genuinely achieved."
"The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" by Agatha Christie stands as a groundbreaking work in the realm of detective fiction. Set in the quaint English village of King's Abbot, the novel follows the astute Hercule Poirot as he investigates the murder of the wealthy widower Roger Ackroyd. What sets this mystery apart is its innovative narrative approach, employing a first-person narrator who becomes an integral part of the unfolding drama.
As Poirot pieces together the puzzle, he unveils a web of secrets, lies, and unexpected revelations that challenge the conventions of the genre. The novel's unexpected twist, a hallmark of Christie's storytelling, has become legendary in the annals of mystery literature.
"The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" showcases Agatha Christie's unparalleled ability to keep readers guessing until the very end. With its clever plotting and ingenious narrative structure, this novel has left an indelible mark on the genre and remains a must-read for anyone seeking the thrill of a classic whodunit.
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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
"The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" by Agatha Christie stands as a groundbreaking work in the realm of detective fiction. Set in the quaint English village of King's Abbot, the novel follows the astute Hercule Poirot as he investigates the murder of the wealthy widower Roger Ackroyd. What sets this mystery apart is its innovative narrative approach, employing a first-person narrator who becomes an integral part of the unfolding drama.
As Poirot pieces together the puzzle, he unveils a web of secrets, lies, and unexpected revelations that challenge the conventions of the genre. The novel's unexpected twist, a hallmark of Christie's storytelling, has become legendary in the annals of mystery literature.
"The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" showcases Agatha Christie's unparalleled ability to keep readers guessing until the very end. With its clever plotting and ingenious narrative structure, this novel has left an indelible mark on the genre and remains a must-read for anyone seeking the thrill of a classic whodunit.
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BN ID: | 2940160261775 |
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Publisher: | Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing |
Publication date: | 11/06/2023 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
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