The Scarab Murder Case by S.S. Van Dine, Willard Huntington Wright

250 pages first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

Philo Vance was drawn into the Scarab murder case by sheer coincidence, although there is little doubt that John F.-X. Markham—New York's District Attorney—would sooner or later have enlisted his services. But it is problematic if even Vance, with...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
informative 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.28

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