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In this captivating exposé, Wright delves into the dangers and failures of biased and erroneous journalism in America. Through incisive analysis and vivid examples, Wright shines a light on the pervasive influence of sensationalized news, distorted facts, and propaganda, revealing the detrimental effects it has on our democracy and society as a whole.
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Exploring the nuances of crime fiction, S. S. Van Dine offers a comprehensive analysis of the elements that contribute to an exceptional detective story. The book examines storytelling techniques, character development, and plot construction, providing readers with insights into the art of crafting compelling mysteries. Through this critique, Van Dine illuminates the standards and expectations that define the genre, making it a valuable resource for both writers and enthusiasts of detective fiction.
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Set against the backdrop of a glamorous nightclub scene, this murder mystery unfolds with the killing of a seductive singer known as "the Canary" and her boyfriend. Philo Vance, the astute detective, navigates a web of intrigue and deception to uncover the truth. Celebrated for its innovative approach to the genre, this novel is a standout in the Philo Vance series and has achieved remarkable success in the realm of detective fiction, reflecting the era's fascination with crime and investigation.
This classic novel tells the story of a man who rises to greatness through his sheer force of will and determination. From humble beginnings, the eponymous protagonist sets out to make a name for himself in the cutthroat world of business and politics, and he will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and moral dilemmas that threaten to derail his quest for success. This book is a timeless exploration of ambition, power, and the human condition.
Gracie Allen breaks the Philo Phormula in a number of ways. First is its title: this is the only book in the series to modify "Murder Case" with more than one word, much less with the name of a character. And then there's that character: Gracie Allen was a very real, much-loved comedienne in the 1930s, famous for her double act with George Burns, and in fact the plot revolves around her. Gracie's centrality is no accident: Van Dine wrote the story as a vehicle for Allen, and actually created the novel only after the film had come out. So do all these departures pay off? We'd be lying if we said that Gracie hits every single mark, but Van Dine does a surprisingly entertaining job of translating Ms. Allen's delicious Ditzy Blonde persona to the page, and she makes a charming foil for Philo's evergreen erudition.
Like The Gracie Allen Murder Case before it, Winter was first written as a screenplay, in this case a vehicle for the figure skater Sonja Henie. However, while Allen's scatterbrained persona made a charming foil for Philo's stuffed-shirt pretensions, Ms. Henie provided no such inspiration. Van Dine did not live long enough to see her outed as a Nazi supporter, but her ice-princess act offered less for Philo to play against. It should be noted that Winter was published posthumously to close out the series, and though it went to press without Van Dine's usual repeated revisions, it is true vintage Philo--utterly distinctive in style and its own very genuine kind of pleasure.
According to one review, Garden runs on "passion, avarice, ambition and horse-racing." It also runs on pure 1930s octane, because this is a classic house-party murder mystery, that staple of the Golden Age. As befitting a Philo yarn, of course, it's a very Manhattan house-party, with an actress and a socialite on hand, and a bookie on the telephone. There's also a losing bet on the ponies, and an ensuing suicide...but Philo, natch, is not sure just who pulled the trigger. A joy, as always, for readers who delight in Philo's spectacular brand of awfulness--is there anyone snootier? Snobbier? More taken with himself?--but also for fans of the Impossible Crime.