The Dragon Murder Case by S.S. Van Dine

The Dragon Murder Case

Philo Vance #7

S.S. Van Dine

264 pages first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

No question, The Dragon Murder Case showcases Our Philo at his most supremely irritating. The book is set at a mansion in the northern reaches of Manhattan, complete with picturesque pool. Into that pool dives Sanford Montague, never to be seen ag...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.31

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