Comments on: Agatha Christie: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

By: Tyrie

Tyrie — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:10:45 +0000

This is a brilliant novel by Christie. It was on a reading list for a 20th century British fiction course I took in graduate school. I just referenced that same course yesterday. Another book from that class, Waterland by Graham Swift, is the first entry (#10) on my top 20th century novels list. hit up my blog if you get a chance and read about it – I think you would enjoy it.

By: Cerrin

Cerrin — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:51:01 +0000

Maybe the movie would be better then the book.

By: Belle

Belle — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:18:17 +0000

I have always thought that it was probably considered Christie’s best novel because it was the first time that something like that had been done. I agree with you, it has never been one of my favorites, although it’s still a good read. I recently re-read it in audio (I still feel funny saying that! Maybe it should be “listened for a re-read”?) and it was nice and entertaining and sort of comforting, as good re-reads always are!

By: BooksPlease

BooksPlease — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 08:28:32 +0000

I haven’t read this one yet, so I’ve only read the begining and end of your post. I’m planning to read it so will come back later. I see you said it’s still enjoyable but I’m intrigued now to see for myself whether I’ll like it or not.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 01:33:28 +0000

This sounds like an interesting challenge – I haven’t read many of Agatha Christie’s books so, I may just have to challenge myself later.

By: Sherrie

Sherrie — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:09:20 +0000

Hi Margot,
Not all Christie books are great. But they still have the Christie touch to them. Thanks for stopping by my place. Have a great day!

Sherrie

P.S. I’ve catching up on your posts. Loved the one on the hamburger, we haven’t got one of those places. A White Castle just opened here a couple of months ago.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:57:08 +0000

I’m really interested in reading this one now to see what all the fuss was about and to see if I’d feel the same way as you.

By: rhapsodyinbooks

rhapsodyinbooks — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:40:08 +0000

Interesting. I have never read one of her books.

By: stacybuckeye

stacybuckeye — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:24:51 +0000

Can’t love ‘em all! This is a cool challenge.

By: Beth F

Beth F — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:13:51 +0000

I never read this one (saw it in either movie or TV form) — So sorry it didn’t live up to its reputation.

As I always say, I love revisiting Christie through you!