Five of a Kind: The Third Nero Wolfe Omnibus

by Rex Stout

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Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Detective

441 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1961

About the author

Rex Todhunter Stout (1886–1975) was an American crime writer, best known as the creator of the larger-than-life fictional detective Nero Wolfe, described by reviewer Will Cuppy as "that Falstaff of detectives." Wolfe's assistant Archie Goodwin recorded the cases of the detective genius from 1934 (Fer-de-Lance) to 1975 (A Family Affair).

The Nero Wolfe corpus was nominated Best Mystery Series of the Century at Bouchercon 2000, the world's largest mystery convention, and Rex Stout was nominated Best Mystery Writer of the Century.

Reviews

[Rob Jacobs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reread of all the stories within, but never tire of Archie and Nero.

[Jill H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another omnibus of Nero Wolfe stories: three novels and two short stories and of course, I have nothing but praise for them. I am rather obsessive about Stout's stout detective and his assistant, Archie, so the highest rating is to be expected. Wolfe leaves his house in a couple of these tales, which is unusual for him, and actually falls into a creek at one point. That alone was worth the read. If you have never read this series, I would recommend that you do.....they are cleverly written and eccentric to say the least.

[Don Carey]

Just Five of a Kind

[Emily M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rex Stout is a fantastic mystery. His characters are meticulously drawn and brilliantly conceived. Each mystery is fascinating--the reader is bound to learn a great deal about history, trivia, culture, and society all while enjoying the story. I love a book that teaches while it entertains.

[Jo Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is amazing to me how I can re-read Stout's books and still get pulled in -- even when I know exactly how the story line goes. I love Archie! He completed these stories by 1936 yet they are barely dates (though it is true the view of women as ornaments is a bit hard to swallow).

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

An old group of detective stories written right after WW2.

[Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice selection of Wolfe stories, including one of my favorites, Door to Death. It's always a good story when Nero Wolfe has to leave his house.

[Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Have read the two longer novels here; borrowed only for the three short stories in Three Doors To Death: Man Alive, Omit Flowers and Door To Death.