Book · 1926 · detective fiction
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Why people recommend it
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is a classic mystery novel by Agatha Christie featuring her famous detective Hercule Poirot. The book was a prominent topic of discussion on The Book Review podcast during the episode titled One Young Mother and the Homelessness Crisis, broadcast on July 18, 2024. During the segment, Sarah Weinman talked about Agatha Christie's famous novel and its twist ending, noting that even more than ninety years after its initial publication in 1926, the conclusion still manages to infuriate readers. On the exact same date and during the same podcast episode, Stephen King also shared his thoughts on Talking to Stephen King and September Books to Check Out. Stephen King expressed deep admiration for Agatha Christie's novel, revealing that he was completely gob smacked by the conclusion when he read it. Both literary figures highlighted the enduring impact and memorable nature of this detective story, proving that Christie's plotting continues to elicit strong reactions from readers and fellow authors alike decades after it first hit bookstore shelves.
Who recommended it
- Sarah Weinman Discussed
- Stephen King Discussed
Sarah Weinman — 1 mention
“I always find it interesting that the murder of Roger akroy which more than 90 years later it was published in 1926 it still infuriates people because of the twist ending”
Stephen King — 1 mention
“I love the books uh I was Gob smack by the end of the murder of Roger akroy”