192 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451087591
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An unknown dead man is found in the office of a prosperous publisher. His clothes are on backward, and all of the furniture in the room has been reversed. Ellery Queen continues to uncover "backward" clues--leading him to the identity of this puzz...
Community Reviews Summary of 87 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 50%
adventurous 33%
challenging 16%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | Character: 28% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | N/A: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, MurderModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Death, InfidelityMinor
Rape, Racism, Sexual content192 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451087591
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An unknown dead man is found in the office of a prosperous publisher. His clothes are on backward, and all of the furniture in the room has been reversed. Ellery Queen continues to uncover "backward" clues--leading him to the identity of this puzz...
Community Reviews Summary of 87 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 50%
adventurous 33%
challenging 16%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | Character: 28% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | N/A: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, MurderModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Death, InfidelityMinor
Rape, Racism, Sexual content