Too many cooks: A Nero Wolfe mystery [Hardcover]

Rex Stout (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1941

Originally published in 1938, this book follows the gourmand Nero Wolfe to a meeting of the greatest chefs in the world, where he is to be the honored dinner guest. This is a rare vacation for the corpulent sleuth - until a four-star killer serves up a side dish of murder. In order to solve the crime, Wolfe and Goodwin must deal with inept local law enforcement, recalcitrant witnesses, and Wolfe's fervent desire to get back to his orchids and his specially constructed brown leather chair.

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Editorial Reviews

From AudioFile

Here's yet another Nero Wolfe mystery brought to life by the dramatic skills of Michael Prichard. Yes, the dialogue is dated, the plot clichéd, and the hero not altogether likable, but dropping into the milieu of a posh resort in the late thirties is glamorous and fun. Michael Prichard does a masterful job of presenting the oversized detective genius who prides himself on his discerning taste buds as well as his sleuthing. In this story Nero is invited to speak at a meeting of the world's top chefs. Naturally, a chef is found murdered. Michael Prichard gives individuality and vitality to all the suspects and makes listening to this old chestnut an indulgence. D.L.G. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 303 pages
• Publisher: Triangle Books; Early reprint, 1st as such edition (1941)
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0007E6BZ2
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,336,681 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I really liked this book, December 9, 2011

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Too Many Cooks (Nero Wolfe Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)

There is only one thing that can possibly draw Nero Wolfe out of his New York City brownstone, and that is a chance to meet 15 of the greatest chefs in the world, and a chance to obtain the recipe for his favorite sausage! But, when one of the chefs turns up brutally murdered, Wolfe tries his best to stay uninvolved. Sadly for him and even more sadly for the murderer, this is one case that he can not steer clear of.

This is only my second ever Nero Wolfe novel, and I am not displeased. Like with the other book I read (Rubber Band), I found the character of Nero Wolfe to be a fascinating eccentric. Also, I really liked Archie Goodwin (Wolfe's sidekick) and his funny banter, and I found the mystery itself to be very interesting. Yeah, I really liked this book, and I can't wait to read even more Nero Wolfe mysteries!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Service and Great Product!, February 8, 2011

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Rose Marie Pettit (San Antonio, Texas, US) - See all my reviews

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