fiction mystery mysterious fast-paced

288 pages | first published 1938

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An automobile breakdown strands Nero Wolfe and Archie in the middle of a private pasture--and a family feud over a prize bull. A restauranteur's plan to buy the stud and barbecue it as a publicity stunt may be in poor taste, but it isn't a crime ....
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Summary of 190 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
lighthearted 71%
funny 42%
adventurous 14%
dark 14%
tense 14%

Pace

fast 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.94

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