The atmosphere in King's Abbot is far from idyllic. Gossip, suicide, the death of the titular Roger Ackroyd... Hercule Poirot engages in a game with an exceptionally cunning murderer. The detective's assistant is Dr. Sheppard, the local doctor who knows the secrets of the small community very well. The novel sparked controversy because some of its plot elements were said to contradict the canons of detective literature at that time, leading Agatha Christie to be reportedly excluded from the club of authors of detective novels.
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"The best Agatha Christie that I have read yet!!! Absolutely, unbelievably, amazing!!! So intriguing and so thrilling......just extraordinary! Four different mysteries put together into one......splendid!!!!!!!"
— Chrisavye (5 out of 5 stars)
" While I was reading this, I kinda had to use a little willing suspension of disbelief at the idea of four people taking over the world. Having said that, it is still immensely well crafted, story wise. Maybe not the best Poirot book to start on. "
— Anja, 2/16/2014" While I was reading this, I kinda had to use a little willing suspension of disbelief at the idea of four people taking over the world. Having said that, it is still immensely well crafted, story wise. Maybe not the best Poirot book to start on. "
— Anja, 2/16/2014" I've always loved Agatha Christie. This book did not disappoint. "
— Aimée, 1/31/2014" I've always loved Agatha Christie. This book did not disappoint. "
— Aimée, 1/31/2014" This one involves word anarchy - a much bigger scope than the usual mysteries. I think I like the smaller scopes of the more typical Poirot mysteries better, though. Still, it was a good one. "
— LeAnna, 1/29/2014" This one involves word anarchy - a much bigger scope than the usual mysteries. I think I like the smaller scopes of the more typical Poirot mysteries better, though. Still, it was a good one. "
— LeAnna, 1/29/2014" I loved it very much "
— Mohamed, 1/18/2014" I loved it very much "
— Mohamed, 1/18/2014" I absolutely love reading Hercule Poirot stories. Very entertaining! "
— Nivarni, 1/17/2014" I absolutely love reading Hercule Poirot stories. Very entertaining! "
— Nivarni, 1/17/2014" The best of Poirot "
— Abdulrahman, 1/15/2014" The best of Poirot "
— Abdulrahman, 1/15/2014" A particularly convoluted Hercule Poirot mystery....a perfect vacation read. "
— Kiwimonster, 1/13/2014" A particularly convoluted Hercule Poirot mystery....a perfect vacation read. "
— Kiwimonster, 1/13/2014" The best Agatha Christie that I have read yet!!! Absolutely, unbelievably, amazing!!! So intriguing and so thrilling......just extraordinary! Four different mysteries put together into one......splendid!!!!!!! "
— Chrisavye, 1/11/2014" Fairly good. Always keeps one guessing! :D "
— V.K., 1/10/2014" Fairly good. Always keeps one guessing! :D "
— V.K., 1/10/2014" i thing this is the worse book from AC "
— Wardi, 1/5/2014" i thing this is the worse book from AC "
— Wardi, 1/5/2014" I'm still on the trail of Hercule Poirot, one of Agatha Christie's greatest sleuths. I enjoyed this book, but it was not one of my favorites. "
— Sherri, 1/3/2014" I'm still on the trail of Hercule Poirot, one of Agatha Christie's greatest sleuths. I enjoyed this book, but it was not one of my favorites. "
— Sherri, 1/3/2014" The plot is quite out there but the interaction between Poirot and Hastings is so nicely captured. One of my favourites "
— Xin, 1/2/2014" The plot is quite out there but the interaction between Poirot and Hastings is so nicely captured. One of my favourites "
— Xin, 1/2/2014" Miss Marple or Poirot, who's the best? I don't know I enjoy them both in equal measure. Agatha Christie the consumate mystery writer. No one does who dun it better than her. "
— Lili, 10/21/2013" Miss Marple or Poirot, who's the best? I don't know I enjoy them both in equal measure. Agatha Christie the consumate mystery writer. No one does who dun it better than her. "
— Lili, 10/21/2013" Despite being very James Bond-ian, it was an okay read plot-wise. (I personally prefer the "civilized people in a country house" mysteries, as opposed to the "international conspiracy/supervillian" types.) Poirot as Bond seems a bit of a stretch to me. The overt racism was pretty painful to read. "
— Ed, 3/12/2013" Despite being very James Bond-ian, it was an okay read plot-wise. (I personally prefer the "civilized people in a country house" mysteries, as opposed to the "international conspiracy/supervillian" types.) Poirot as Bond seems a bit of a stretch to me. The overt racism was pretty painful to read. "
— Ed, 3/12/2013" For me, one of the best books of Agatha Christe. "
— Katja, 2/17/2013" For me, one of the best books of Agatha Christe. "
— Katja, 2/17/2013" This is not my favorite Agatha Christie. The plot is a little convoluted, and not in a good way. "
— Nikki, 1/29/2013" This is not my favorite Agatha Christie. The plot is a little convoluted, and not in a good way. "
— Nikki, 1/29/2013" A new genre for me. mysteries - i thought I would start with some early ones "
— Lynn, 11/30/2012" A new genre for me. mysteries - i thought I would start with some early ones "
— Lynn, 11/30/2012" true friend is the one who is like Hastengs!!!! "
— Miss, 11/25/2012" true friend is the one who is like Hastengs!!!! "
— Miss, 11/25/2012" This is what I called "slight irregularity" on the Poirot series. Unlike any others, the story came out with less riddles, more actions, and switch of the leading figure. Of course, Poirot is still the main star, but Hastings takes the spotlight. Highly recommended for all Hastings fans :D "
— Anggia, 8/5/2012" This is what I called "slight irregularity" on the Poirot series. Unlike any others, the story came out with less riddles, more actions, and switch of the leading figure. Of course, Poirot is still the main star, but Hastings takes the spotlight. Highly recommended for all Hastings fans :D "
— Anggia, 8/5/2012" This was not meant to be humorous, but it was. Lots of strange knocks on the door with odd people showing up. I love Agatha Christie. "
— Janette, 7/28/2012" This was not meant to be humorous, but it was. Lots of strange knocks on the door with odd people showing up. I love Agatha Christie. "
— Janette, 7/28/2012" Possibly started from the worst Christie book. Others have stated that this subject of world wide conspiracy theories is too big for her and I definitely understand why. Overall ridiculous and too fast paced. The worst : not at all believable. "
— Suvi, 3/1/2012" Possibly started from the worst Christie book. Others have stated that this subject of world wide conspiracy theories is too big for her and I definitely understand why. Overall ridiculous and too fast paced. The worst : not at all believable. "
— Suvi, 3/1/2012" Not my favorite Poirot story but interesting. The mystery is less concrete than in other cases and misses the opportunity to figure things out for yourself that is in the other books. "
— Sara, 7/5/2011" Not my favorite Poirot story but interesting. The mystery is less concrete than in other cases and misses the opportunity to figure things out for yourself that is in the other books. "
— Sara, 7/5/2011" baru baca terjemahan doang sih hoho "
— Hadyan, 5/19/2011" baru baca terjemahan doang sih hoho "
— Hadyan, 5/19/2011" This is stupid. It started off so promising, and then it quickly descended into some pulpy adventure story. "
— Jennifer, 4/27/2011" This is stupid. It started off so promising, and then it quickly descended into some pulpy adventure story. "
— Jennifer, 4/27/2011" The charm of this book is in Poirot's character. Yes, the plot is a bit silly, particularly by modern standards. But Christie creates such marvelous characters that their interactions make the book well worth reading, plot notwithstanding. "
— Shelly, 4/16/2011" The charm of this book is in Poirot's character. Yes, the plot is a bit silly, particularly by modern standards. But Christie creates such marvelous characters that their interactions make the book well worth reading, plot notwithstanding. "
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— Mohammad, 4/14/2011" Good book but not my favourite one. "
— Maboudou, 4/12/2011" Good book but not my favourite one. "
— Maboudou, 4/12/2011" Buku Hercule Poirot pertama yang aku baca, orangnya asyik ya ternyata walaupun agak menyebalkan. Dan Si Hastings temannya itu jujur sekali "
— Amathonthe, 4/6/2011" Buku Hercule Poirot pertama yang aku baca, orangnya asyik ya ternyata walaupun agak menyebalkan. Dan Si Hastings temannya itu jujur sekali "
— Amathonthe, 4/6/2011" This book is really really really really good. It's AMAZING!!! It is different from most of her other books, and that is what I like about it. "
— ????, 3/29/2011" This book is really really really really good. It's AMAZING!!! It is different from most of her other books, and that is what I like about it. "
— ????, 3/29/2011" This was the first Agatha Christie book that i read and I loved it.<br/>This book is on a grander scale than all her other books with a 'we have to save the world theme. "
— Rubal, 2/18/2011" This was the first Agatha Christie book that i read and I loved it.<br/>This book is on a grander scale than all her other books with a 'we have to save the world theme. "
— Rubal, 2/18/2011Dame Agatha Christie (1890–1976) was a British crime writer best known for her detective novels and short stories. According to Guinness World Records, she is the bestselling novelist of all time, her novels having sold over two billion copies and having been translated into more than one hundred languages. The Agatha Award for best mystery and crime writers was named in her honor.