
1980
First Published
3.47
Average Rating
274
Number of Pages
Essays argue whether detective stories are a legitimate genre of literature, an enjoyable self-indulgence, a mirror of society, or a waste of time
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3.47
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Author
Robin W. Winks
Author · 11 books
Robin W. Winks was an American academic, historian, diplomat, writer on the subject of fiction, especially detective novels, and advocate for the National Parks.