The Benson Murder Case by S.S. Van Dine

The Benson Murder Case

Philo Vance #1

S.S. Van Dine

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

251 pages | first published 1926

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This novel opens with the death of playboy stockbroker, Alvin Benson, who is found in his brownstone mansion with a bullet through his head. First on the scene is Philo Vance, amateur detective, who is at once intrigued by the absence of Alvin's t...
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Summary of 57 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
challenging 25%
funny 25%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.03

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