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S.S. Van Dine
224 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9788854101074
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Newton Compton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
After solving the Greene murders, Philo Vance has taken a well-earned holiday in Switzerland. Returning to New York City he finds his old chum District Attorney Anthony Markham up against a bizarre series of murders inspired by children's nursery ...
Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
tense 25%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 12%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%Average rating
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—
S.S. Van Dine
224 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9788854101074
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Newton Compton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
After solving the Greene murders, Philo Vance has taken a well-earned holiday in Switzerland. Returning to New York City he finds his old chum District Attorney Anthony Markham up against a bizarre series of murders inspired by children's nursery ...
Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
tense 25%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 12%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.