A review by jdcorley
Trouble in Triplicate by Rex Stout, Randy Russell

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Three absolute home runs from Stout make this collection one of his masterpieces. It leans a little more to the classical mystery - even the story of rival gangsters and shootouts in the street is solved in a classical mystery way. Everything adds up and plays fair, Wolfe is extra irascible and grumpy and Archie's sly descriptions of attractive mid century ladies have never been better.