The "Canary" Murder Case by S.S. Van Dine

The "Canary" Murder Case

Philo Vance #2

S.S. Van Dine

542 pages first pub 1927 (editions)

fiction crime mystery lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

The beautiful Margaret Odell, famous Broadway beauty and ex-Follies girl known as "The Canary", is found murdered in her apartment. She has a number of men in her life, ranging from high society to gangsters, and more than one man visited her apar...

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Moods

mysterious 100%
challenging 50%
adventurous 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

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