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gossamerwingedgazelle's review against another edition
4.0
Very much in the same vein as other Nero Wolfe books. Definitely interesting and enjoyable.
sinimini's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The characters feel too much like Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
swarmofbees's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
pattydsf's review against another edition
3.0
This is the seventh Nero Wolfe that I have listened to and I keep giving them 2 stars. But, really, I do like these. They are very predictable and that is part of what I like. I know how Archie is going behave and what Nero Wolfe will do. The mystery is always solved. There is a happily ever after.
Many days, in a book is the only place that happily is going to happen. I am so glad that Rex Stout wrote so many of these.
Many days, in a book is the only place that happily is going to happen. I am so glad that Rex Stout wrote so many of these.
michael5000's review against another edition
4.0
These Wolfe books are trifles in a way, but SO spryly written, and carry a little added value as a window into the 1930s. The joy of it is to find an amusing piece of serial fiction of which there are something like 40 installments. It's like winning the detective fiction lottery.
readivine's review against another edition
5.0
Finally found the right kind of Nero Wolfe mystery that I particularly love!
marieselders's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
felicitydisco's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
Delightful as usual.
alice_horoshev's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0