304 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553278194
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Crimeline
Publication date: 21 January 1997
Description
As any herpetologist will tell you, the fer-de-lance is among the most dreaded snakes known to man.When someone makes a present of one to Nero Wolfe, Archie Goodwin knows he's getting dreadully close to solving the devilishly clever murders of an ...
Community Reviews Summary of 611 reviews
Moods
adventurous 53%
funny 30%
lighthearted 26%
challenging 11%
reflective 11%
dark 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
emotional 3%
tense 3%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 34% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 65% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racism, MurderMinor
Animal death
304 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553278194
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Crimeline
Publication date: 21 January 1997
Description
As any herpetologist will tell you, the fer-de-lance is among the most dreaded snakes known to man.When someone makes a present of one to Nero Wolfe, Archie Goodwin knows he's getting dreadully close to solving the devilishly clever murders of an ...
Community Reviews Summary of 611 reviews
Moods
adventurous 53%
funny 30%
lighthearted 26%
challenging 11%
reflective 11%
dark 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
emotional 3%
tense 3%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 34% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 65% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racism, MurderMinor
Animal death