The Smell of Murder by S.S. Van Dine

The Smell of Murder

Philo Vance #11

S.S. Van Dine

150 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction mystery funny mysterious slow-paced

Description

The zany plot follows nitwit Gracie Allen trying to help master sleuth Philo Vance solve a murder. Allen's uncle fixes her up with Bill at a company picnic. When the two go out to a nightclub that night, Gracie inadvertently links Bill to the murd...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
tense 100%
dark 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

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

2.81

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