Nero Wolfe by Rex Stout

The book is a detective novel featuring Nero Wolfe, a private investigator who is eccentric yet brilliant. Wolfe, who is extremely overweight and rarely leaves his home, solves crimes from the comfort of his New York City brownstone with the help of his assistant, Archie Goodwin. The story is known for its engaging plot twists, clever dialogue, and intricate mystery-solving. The book is part of a series that has captivated readers with Wolfe's unique detective methods and larger-than-life personality.

The 2252nd greatest book of all time

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Total Points: 157

Since this book was first published in 1934, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 157.0.

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