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Pros
Ellery quickly determines the solution to the case, but he chooses his moment to relate it for maximum effect and glory.
While denser in style than their later works, this one is still an easy read. If you like juicy mysteries, this is the book for you.
Adjacent to the georg khalkis residence is one of the oldest private cemeteries in the city. His burial is in an old brick-lined subterranean crypt.
An exceedingly clever suspect at that. Keeps you guessing all the way through. If you like mysteries for the puzzle, this is your cup of tea.
Cons
Mysteries of the 1920s and early 1930s tend to mystify readers by throwing a collection of easily confused characters and unlikely motives into the mix. This book feels tired and perfunctory. It is a grueling read of repetitive statements, returns to ... Read More
Don't bother except for historical research. Ellery queen as the character is written is an insufferable snob.
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Quality
Ellery queen out does sherlock holmes with the detailed logic trails
Had a little trouble with the 2030s language but all in all a good story
I found it generally boring compared with the current spate of detective thrillers
Critical posts have focused on the lack of character development its true ellerys rather annoying pedantic personality a trait ... Read More
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I had become accustomed to a fast pace and an even faster pace wrap up
Packaging/appearance
Ellery had some good guesses particularly figuring out that the new will was located in the coffin of the testator
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- This product had a total of 539 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 23 2023.
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Multiple layers of clues and false clues partially valid theories and false solutions
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In the end when eq issues his challenge theres only one suspect standing
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An exceedingly clever suspect at that
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This review falls into two halves
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Not including the investigators this 363page novel trots out not fewer than thirtytwo characters whose identities known intentions and interrelationships invite migraine to keep straight
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The plot is a masterpiece of obfuscation so much so that its purported solution is muffed more than once
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