Black Orchids Audiobook

" My favorite Nero Wolfe ever. Two shorter novels in one book: How Wolfe obtains three rare, black orchids, and then what he uses them for later. Absolutely fantastic, and Archie at his best. "

" A fun mystery set in Victorian England "

" This one might be one of my favorite Wolfe tales to date. The two stories contained in the book are connected only by the presence of the black orchids Wolfe commandeers as a fee; however, there is a sense of sentimentality (in a good way) in both tales. We get some genuine friction between Wolfe and Archie and even more genuine affection. We also learn that Wolfe keeps Archie around due to a debt of honor--apparently Archie saved Wolfe's life at some point in the past. The stories' narratives also functions= well as they maintain a strong focus on the mystery. Their brevity keeps the narrative connected at all times to the mystery at hand. By and large, a good read with several funny moments and tight writing. "

" As always, a good read. "

" This book took me to a different time and place. I love when books do that! Nice, easy read. It made me smile. "

" The story was good, but a little hard to follow. I'm not sure if it was me and I was distracted or if it just didn't flow as well as it could have. I do like Nero Wolf though as a character and it is always entertaining to see what he will do next. "

" Two short stories with a common theme. Excellent. "

" okay, sure, i'll take more archie and nero. "

" Two long Nero Wolfe novellas. The title story--with Archie attending the flower show--is very good. The other--involving a high society event planner and a chimp--is less successful. But both are fun. "

" I have no idea why I bothered reading this. "

" This was a little disappointing because it wasn't a novel, but two slightly related novellas. Consequently there wasn't as much focus on one crime/set of suspects, which is what I like. "

" Nero Wolfe only takes on work for exorbitant fees-usually. But when Lewis Hewitt has managed to breed the only black orchids in existence, he is willing to make an exception. Archie falls in love, Wolfe is cranky and uncomfortable and Inspector Cramer is at his wit's end. What more could you want? "

" Two shorter stories concerning Black Orchids. Wonderful and certainly worth reading, though not one of his best. I enjoyed the first story rather more than the second, but will surely read both again! "

" Again, not my favorite Wolfe stories, but entertaining enough. Actually contains two novelettes (novellas?): "Black Orchids" and "Cordially Invited to Meet Death." The first story is stronger than the second, though the second does have the advantage of a scene where Archie stares down a gorilla. "

" Love Nero Wolfe-a fact he would soundly deplore! "

" Two related novella featuring black orchids. I enjoyed the first, but in the second it was a case of me not liking who the murderer turned out to be, which always brings a story down for me. "

" Vintage Archie and Nero. One book, with two stories connected only slightly by the presence of black orchids. One of the better Stouts, in my opinion. "

" It seems every Nero Wolfe book is worth its weight in gold. Every time I read one, I smile and smile and smile. I loved everything about it! "

" This is two short stories connected only by Wolfe's rare black orchids. I enjoyed the second story more than the first. I enjoy the narration style of Archie, Wolfe's right hand man. He is funny and irreverent. Wolfe eccentricities are always a source of entertainment and wonder. "

" Two short stories with a common theme. Excellent. "

" What can I say. I like the dialog. "

" okay, sure, i'll take more archie and nero. "

" This was a little disappointing because it wasn't a novel, but two slightly related novellas. Consequently there wasn't as much focus on one crime/set of suspects, which is what I like. "

" The promise of a chance to get his hands on a rare orchid, gets recluse detective Nero Wolfe to leave his house. Of course, someone gets murdered and he then has to juggle catching the killer and negotiating to get the black orchids. Another great Nero Wolfe mystery. "

" I'm working my way through the Nero Wolfe mysteries, but liked this one in particular. A reliable fun/easy read. "

" I have no idea why I bothered reading this. "

" Rex Stout is a classic mystery writer...easy to enjoy. No sex or violence. "