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251 pages • first pub 1926 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 January 1988
Description
This novel opens with the death of playboy stockbroker, Alvin Benson, who is found in his brownstone mansion with a bullet through his head. First on the scene is Philo Vance, amateur detective, who is at once intrigued by the absence of Alvin's t...
Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews
Moods
challenging 25%
funny 12%
Pace
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | Character: 16% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 100%Average rating
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251 pages • first pub 1926 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 January 1988
Description
This novel opens with the death of playboy stockbroker, Alvin Benson, who is found in his brownstone mansion with a bullet through his head. First on the scene is Philo Vance, amateur detective, who is at once intrigued by the absence of Alvin's t...
Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews
Moods
challenging 25%
funny 12%
Pace
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | Character: 16% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.