As the title suggests, I recently read The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie, and I have to say, I’m completely bowled over by how the mystery unfolds. With a limited number of characters, I initially felt at ease, thinking I could keep track of everything. However, the numerous ifs, buts, and seemingly endless cues and twists kept me hooked until the very end, even making me flip back a few times to make sure I hadn’t missed anything.
Dr. Sheppard, the narrator, was particularly intriguing. At times, I found myself wondering if he might be the murderer just because of how he was positioned in the story. But then I quickly dismissed the thought because, as per the cue in Mrs. Ferrars letter, he wasn’t from Ackroyd’s household. Plus, it didn’t seem like he’d have any real motive to kill him.
It is worth appreciating how Agatha masterfully weaved in subplots and false leads, making the final reveal both surprising and satisfying.
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