Before Midnight by Rex Stout

Before Midnight

Nero Wolfe #25

Rex Stout

224 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

The scent of murder is in the air at the great Pour Amour perfume contest, and the incomparable Nero Wolfe is intent on sniffing out the killer. The foul deed is committed during the contest’s final round. Only five riddles separate the contestant...

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Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 40%
funny 40%
lighthearted 40%
dark 20%
emotional 20%
informative 20%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.73

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