The Golden Spiders by Linda Barnes, Rex Stout

The Golden Spiders

Nero Wolfe #22

Linda Barnes, Rex Stout

206 pages first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious tense fast-paced
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Nero Wolfe was almost as famous for his wealthy clients and extravagant fees as for his genius at detection. So why has he accepted a case for $4.30? And why have the last two people to hire him been ruthlessly murdered? Wolfe suspects the answers...

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Community Reviews Summary of 182 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 44%
challenging 22%
dark 11%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.77

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