A review by jdcorley
And Be a Villain by Rex Stout

adventurous medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

One of the more solid Zeck novels in part because you, like Wolfe and Cramer, are thoroughly stumped as to his actual involvement. Eventually Wolfe figures it out, and you can get pretty close, but ultimately neither he nor Archie does a whole lot, which diminishes the charm a bit, but it's still a delightful tangle.