A review by jdcorley
The Golden Spiders by Linda Barnes, Rex Stout

inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

The Golden Spiders may not be the greatest of the Wolfe mysteries, but it certainly is one of the better Archie Goodwin capers, with mobsters named "Lips" and truly atrocious murder and blackmail schemes. After a light hearted beginning Wolfe gets his comeuppance by the metric ton, and so we are as "committed" as he is to the outcome. One of the all time greats as a result.
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