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chitownbookworm's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
hotsake's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
And so ends the last of the Rex Stout Nero Wolfe mysteries. But I love these characters so much that I will continue with the Robert Goldsborough companion series.
naluju's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
rouver's review
3.0
This book contains one original story & two stories that were rewritten by Stout. I'd recommend reading the new one & you can skip the other two. He changed the characters a bit & how the plot was revealed, but it wasn't such a drastic change that you'll miss anything by skipping them.
sergei_ter_tumasov's review
4.0
В этой книжке не столько интересно было следить за расследованием убийств, сколько наслаждаться непревзойденным остроумием Арчи Гудвина (впрочем, как всегда)!!!!!!!!!!
bel017's review
I mean, I wish Archie wasn't such a misogynist, but somehow I forgive him since he's fictional and keeps me entertained.
ssejig's review
3.0
Bitter End
When Fritz falls ill, it's up to Nero Wolfe to fend food for himself. And, wouldn't you know it, the can of liver pate that he eats is poisoned. It's not directed at Wolfe though. No, several cans have problems and Wolfe decides that he will take the case gratis, he's just that pissed off.
Frame-Up for Murder
This is one of the stories that pops up regularly on podcasts. Well, the radio version. Anyway, Archie is approached by the sister of a famous designer. She wants his help to figure out how to deal with the woman who is bringing her brother down. But before they do much, the woman is murdered over the phone while Archie is listening in.
Assault on a Brownstone
An old woman comes to the Wolfe house looking for help. Archie sends her away until Wolfe comes down at 11. Before she can return, the woman is murdered. Why would anyone kill an old woman? Well, a flat-full of her renters might be a good place to start. She helped subsidize the work of many artists but could it be that one of them wanted her dead?
When Fritz falls ill, it's up to Nero Wolfe to fend food for himself. And, wouldn't you know it, the can of liver pate that he eats is poisoned. It's not directed at Wolfe though. No, several cans have problems and Wolfe decides that he will take the case gratis, he's just that pissed off.
Frame-Up for Murder
This is one of the stories that pops up regularly on podcasts. Well, the radio version. Anyway, Archie is approached by the sister of a famous designer. She wants his help to figure out how to deal with the woman who is bringing her brother down. But before they do much, the woman is murdered over the phone while Archie is listening in.
Assault on a Brownstone
An old woman comes to the Wolfe house looking for help. Archie sends her away until Wolfe comes down at 11. Before she can return, the woman is murdered. Why would anyone kill an old woman? Well, a flat-full of her renters might be a good place to start. She helped subsidize the work of many artists but could it be that one of them wanted her dead?