Fer-de-Lance by Rex Stout

304 pages first pub 1934 (editions) user-added

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

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 dreadfully close to solving the devilishly clever murders of a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 520 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 46%
lighthearted 38%
reflective 23%
dark 15%
funny 15%
challenging 7%
informative 7%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 33%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 27% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | Yes: 35%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 9%

Average rating

3.58

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