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I have read similar recommendations about the book and read it because of those. The problem is that if you recommend the book for it's "unique plot twist", th
by ruph123 3y ago
I have read similar recommendations about the book and read it because of those.
The problem is that if you recommend the book for it's "unique plot twist", the reader will keep looking for clues on how the resution may not be the most obvious and figure it out pretty fast. Then it is actually no surprise at all anymore. At least this happenend to me.
It would serve the book better if it was recommended as a great (but traditional) murder mystery novel and that's it.
- ComputerGuru 3y agoThat's a fair point. I've lightly edited my recommendation accordingly :) I read it making my way down a random list of "greatest books of the 20th century" without any expectations; I should probably offer others the same courtesy.
- hackernewds 3y agoHey that's a very good point. My friends often will say "just wait for the twist" and are confounded why that is a spoiler
- genter 3y agoTBH, most of her books have the common theme of the murderer is the last person you'd expect. Although admittedly Ackroyd is the most extreme example.
- bratwurst3000 3y agoHahaha you spoiled every Agatha Christie book for some people.
- truculent 3y agoI’d recommend you take a look at the book “Who Murdered Roger Ackroyd?” if you want a slightly different take on the book and its twist