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whimsicalmeerkat's review against another edition
2.0
First, let me just say that when I was 16 and read this I never even registered that Archie Goodwin is ageist. At 29, his comments about no women over 30 being worth a look gave me a strong desire to give him a good "talking to." Anyway, on to the book. Honestly, [b:And Be a Villian: A Nero Wolfe Novel|1991252|And Be a Villian A Nero Wolfe Novel|Rex Stout|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1202231595s/1991252.jpg|2777460] disappointed me. I will re-read at least one more of [a:Rex Stout|41112|Rex Stout|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1201136975p2/41112.jpg]'s books, but I have a terrible suspicion that the Nero Wolfe series will go on the list of things that didn't hold up for me over time. Sad, really.
jdcorley's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
One of the more solid Zeck novels in part because you, like Wolfe and Cramer, are thoroughly stumped as to his actual involvement. Eventually Wolfe figures it out, and you can get pretty close, but ultimately neither he nor Archie does a whole lot, which diminishes the charm a bit, but it's still a delightful tangle.
alice_horoshev's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.75
judyward's review against another edition
3.0
When a guest on a popular radio show drinks a glass of the sponsor's soft drink and falls dead, it's time for Nero Wolfe to sit back in his oversize chair and sent Archie Goodwin out to start gathering information.
mimster's review against another edition
4.0
excellent classic RS - also known as More deaths than one
hotsake's review against another edition
5.0
A great mystery and a fun read and this story gives a soft introduction to Wolfe's archnemesis which is always a blast.
mrchuckles's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5