Do
you ever feel like the government might be getting a little too nosy? This book might be for you. The
Doorbell Rang is a novel by Rex Stout featuring famed private detective
Nero Wolfe who, in this case, goes head-to-head with the FBI and J.Edgar
himself. The book came out in 1965 when
the FBI (and ol’ Edgar) were in a lot of hot water for all their snooping and
record-keeping about national figures, so when a wealthy socialite rings Wolfe’s
doorbell and asks to hire him, we know it’s going to be an epic clash of minds.
A
word about Wolfe--he is one of the best fictional detectives you will ever
encounter. I promise! He’s a fat genius who tends
orchids on the roof of his brownstone townhouse in New York, employs a French
chef, and never leaves the house on business.
Instead, Archie Goodwin (who narrates all the stories) serves as Wolfe’s
man of action--running around NYC to track down witnesses, connive people into
revealing clues, and give the occasional rough-up to a tough guy.
These books are BRILLIANT stories with that
old-school detective voice and colorful, realistic characters and a mystery you
can try to solve for yourself. Pick some
up today. (Or watch the A&E series which is also great).
How
to Commemorate
- Ring every doorbell you pass.
- Shout “Phooey!”
- Drink a glass of milk (for Archie).
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Works
Cited
The Doorbell Rang (book)
Amazon Barnes & Noble Public Libraries
Works
Cited
The Doorbell Rang (A&E)
Amazon Barnes & Noble Public Libraries