Murder by the Book by David Handler, Rex Stout

Murder by the Book

Nero Wolfe #19

David Handler, Rex Stout

246 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

It wasn't Leonard Dykes's writing style that offended. But something in his unpublished tome seemed to lead everyone who read it to a very unhappy ending. Now four people are dead, including the unfortunate author himself, and the police think Ner...

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Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 100%
mysterious 100%
lighthearted 66%
informative 33%
relaxing 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

4.0

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