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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
jbleyle63's review against another edition
5.0
A guest on a popular live radio program is poisoned and drops dead during the soda sponsor’s key promotional spot, a mid show segment when guests and hosts pop the tops on the advertised product and imbibe on air. This entry in the Nero Wolfe series opens a week following the dramatic death with Nero and Archie devising how to get in on the investigation to earn a badly needed healthy fee. A pleasurable plot which, as usual in Stout’s Nero Wolfe stories, is secondary to our protagonist’s verbal jousting and interactions.
This book begins what is known as the Zeck trilogy featuring a Moriarty-like nemesis.
This book begins what is known as the Zeck trilogy featuring a Moriarty-like nemesis.
quietjenn's review against another edition
3.0
typical wolfe. super entertaining and just what i needed at the time i read it.