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Title: The House Without a Key (Charlie Chan Series) by Earl Derr Biggers, Earl Derr Biggers ISBN: 0-445-40219-9 Publisher: Popular Library Pub. Date: September, 1986 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $3.95

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Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (6 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: The best of the Chan series
Comment: I have read all of the Charlie Chan books, and this is by far the best. All of the novels are literate and well-plotted, but THE HOUSE WITHOUT A KEY is more complex than the others. And the solution to the crime is perhaps one of the most original, yet still plausible, to have been created in the history of the detective novel.

A mystery gem. Good to see it back in print.

Rating: 4
Summary: Light And Lively
Comment: This book is an excellent example of the polite, pre-Hammett, pre-hard-boiled era of the mystery novel. It's certainly a fun read, but it's the introduction of the Charlie Chan character that gives it a special place in the history of the genre. Chan is certainly an appealing and engaging character, and it's easy to see how such a successful franchise followed. Biggers also makes excellent use of his tropical setting, which along with Chan's presence, makes the reading experience memorable.

As usual, the edition itself is beautiful and a great pleasure to own; many thanks to Otto Penzler for more time and money well spent.

Rating: 4
Summary: the house without a key
Comment: I love Charlie Chan movies and I found the book to read much like the movies. The character still makes you smile. I really enjoyed the book and I am looking forward to reading some of Bigger's other books.

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