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Homage or sendup? ‘The Eighth Detective’ is above all a puzzle

A mathematician “proves” that all mystery stories fall into just seven types. But before a publisher can print his work, she must figure out what he’s hiding.

Posted byJuliaAugust 3, 2021August 5, 2021Posted inReviewsTags:20th century, metafiction, mysteryLeave a comment on Homage or sendup? ‘The Eighth Detective’ is above all a puzzle
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