The Benson Murder Case by S.S. Van Dine

The Benson Murder Case

Philo Vance #1

S.S. Van Dine

288 pages first pub 1926 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

Brilliant amateur sleuth Philo Vance solves a puzzling murder in one of the most influential detective novels of the twentieth centuryAll of Wall Street and Manhattan high society is abuzz after playboy stockbroker Alvin Benson is discovered dead ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
challenging 28%
funny 14%

Pace

medium 87%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 16% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.03

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