- Taschenbuch: 236 Seiten
- Verlag: Dedalus Ltd; Auflage: Dedalus. (23. Oktober 1997)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1873982380
- ISBN-13: 978-1873982389
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 12,7 x 1,9 x 20,3 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 5.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (2 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 862.648 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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The Mystery of the Yellow Room is one of the classics of early 20th century detective fiction. At the heart of the novel is the enigma: how could a murder take place in a locked room, which shows no sign of being entered?
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Leroux stated in this book that his purpose was to creat something totally different from traditional detectives such as Poe's Dupin and Doyle's Holmes, his mission was very well accomplished. Not only the mystery is out of the traditional line, but also the solution.
Strictly speaking, Poe and Doyle never wrote locked-room, at least they did not intend to write. In this novel, we find totally fresh mysteries: murderer escaped from locked door and barred window; murderer disappeared when chased by people from several directions in a gallery. If a reader is very familiar with Carr's mysteries, the above poses no difficulties. However, DO remember, Leroux is the creator while Carr is just a good (or not so good) imitator, only by this way can one fully and truely appreciate Leroux's originality and great contribution.
Despite the plot, the narrative is Sherlockian style, which can keep readers thinking, and is much prefered to Carr's leaping style.
There is inevitably some weakness in the novel. The major one lies in the research paper, whose disappearance and return are not at all well explained. Since the plot can well stand alone without the paper, its presence is really excessive. Besides that, what I hate is the detective's from-nowhere remarks, which are purposely employed to show the detective's "superhuman" ability by making readers totally dumbfounded, and which then disappointly turn out to be something from his eavesdropping. And I hate the everything-is-possible-with-Mr.-super-villain explanation, why not just let the murderer be an alien, with whom everything is more possible?
In conclusion, this novel is worth reading, not only in its historical sense, but also as a detective story. One will not be disappointed if one can tolerate Carr's novel.
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Many years ago author John Dickson Carr claimed that "The Mystery of the Yellow Room" was "the best detective tale ever written". While I would probably choose one of the novels of John Dickson Carr as my all-time favorite, I can wholeheartedly endorse this book by Gaston Leroux. It is clearly one of the best. The famous attack which takes place in a locked room is in itself worth the price of the book. That is not all that the book has to offer, though. There is also the amazing disappearance of the villain with pursuers literally two steps behind him. I challenge anyone to guess the solution. Read this book yourself and I am sure you will agree: Gaston Leroux created a masterpiece with "The Mystery of the Yellow Room".
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One of the best mysteries ever written!
8. April 1999
Von Ein Kunde
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Many years ago author John Dickson Carr claimed that "The Mystery of the Yellow Room" was "the best detective tale ever written". While I would probably choose one of the novels of John Dickson Carr as my all-time favorite, I can wholeheartedly endorse this book by Gaston Leroux. It is clearly one of the best. The famous attack which takes place in a locked room is in itself worth the price of the book. That is not all that the book has to offer, though. There is also the amazing disappearance of the villain with pursuers literally two steps behind him. I challenge anyone to guess the solution. Read this book yourself and I am sure you will agree: Gaston Leroux created a masterpiece with "The Mystery of the Yellow Room".
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An ingenious page-turner
20. Dezember 2004
Von Felix Hunter
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Mlle. Strangerson, the daughter of a famous scientist, is brutally attacked in her bedroom. The window is barred, and the door is double bolted. No one, it seems, could have left the room. However, somehow, he did, leaving strange clues - a bloody imprint of a hand on the wall, a cap, and a hankerchief.
MYSTERY OF THE YELLOW ROOM is pure genius. Leroux winds and twists together meticoulous detail, interesting psychology, and seemingly impossible occurrences that produce a truly enjoyable and schocking finale. This is a wonderful read, and it is great for a rainy day.
MYSTERY OF THE YELLOW ROOM is an extremely influential book, though it is now virtually forgotten. It is one of the first locked-room mysteries, and it inspired Agatha Christie to write her first book.
MYSTERY OF THE YELLOW ROOM is pure genius. Leroux winds and twists together meticoulous detail, interesting psychology, and seemingly impossible occurrences that produce a truly enjoyable and schocking finale. This is a wonderful read, and it is great for a rainy day.
MYSTERY OF THE YELLOW ROOM is an extremely influential book, though it is now virtually forgotten. It is one of the first locked-room mysteries, and it inspired Agatha Christie to write her first book.
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Stick with it and you'll be rewarded
21. September 1998
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I'm not a mystery buff, but the premise of The Mystery of the Yellow Room is intriguing. How could someone commit a crime in a sealed room, then vanish without a trace? To find out the answer, you have to have patience; Leroux feeds you with little tid-bits - just enough to keep you reading - then at long last reveals everything. This is not a book in which the detective openly discusses his ideas and connections, but that makes the end more satisfying (by which I mean you'll be hitting yourself in the forehead, saying, "why didn't I think of that?"). It's not a light read, but follow through and it's worth it.
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