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Not a quick read, but a great and knotty puzzle book. And apparently flawless. And the authors, moreover, were only 27 years old when they did this…
— Jan 22, 2026 11:16PM
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My first full EQ novel, it has taken me a while to catch the rhythm of this — which does start somewhat slowly. But now it is getting its gear. This is the earliest of the best, I am told. So that makes sense. I have a platter of 10 EQ novels on my nearest TBR shelf.
— Jan 18, 2026 11:01PM
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Jan 23, 2026 09:28AM
If you have read the later Queen books you will notice that Ellery's personality changes from the effete to one which is easier to like. He was a bit "Peter Whimseyish" in the early stories.
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This is my first queen and, yes, that is what I understand. I love the puzzles even here, though. I have read a 1958 novella, “The Case Against Carroll”, so I can see what you’re saying…
