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 (view editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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The Benson Murder Case is ideal for readers who enjoy classic, puzzle-driven mysteries with an eccentric detective and a focus on deductive reasoning.

Community Reviews

3.08
based on 135 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 91%

challenging: 25%

adventurous: 8%

funny: 8%

lighthearted: 8%

reflective: 8%

relaxing: 8%


Pace

83% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

60% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
20% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

42% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

42% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
75% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose No
No

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