The Benson Murder Case by S.S. Van Dine

The Benson Murder Case

Philo Vance #1

S.S. Van Dine

251 pages first pub 1926 (editions) user-added

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Wall Street reels and New York high society buzzes with shock and scandal when playboy stockbroker Alvin Benson is found in his brownstone mansion, slumped in a chair with a bullet through his head. Philo Vance, amateur detective extraordinaire an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 87 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
challenging 18%
funny 9%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

medium 90%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | Character: 22% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.13

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