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cmbohn's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Update: On rereading this one, I feel I was a little harsh with my previous rating. It still strikes me as an average Nero Wolfe, but average is 3 stars, not 2. So I'm raising my rating.
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Cramer seeks Wolfe's help in a homicide, but Wolfe can't come up with a case that just might tie in. Although the action starts around an unpublished manuscript, the real mystery revolves around a law firm.
Archie gets to fly to California and meet the woman of his dreams, ply ladies with orchids, and Nero Wolfe actually leaves the house, but just to have dinner with a friend.
I liked this one, but I didn't feel like it was anything special. Stout wrote so many books that were very similar. This one didn't really stand out in any way. It was a fun read, but ultimately forgettable.
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Cramer seeks Wolfe's help in a homicide, but Wolfe can't come up with a case that just might tie in. Although the action starts around an unpublished manuscript, the real mystery revolves around a law firm.
Archie gets to fly to California and meet the woman of his dreams, ply ladies with orchids, and Nero Wolfe actually leaves the house, but just to have dinner with a friend.
I liked this one, but I didn't feel like it was anything special. Stout wrote so many books that were very similar. This one didn't really stand out in any way. It was a fun read, but ultimately forgettable.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Murder, Death, Violence, and Gun violence
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