De blunder van Nero Wolfe

Their distinct traits really make the team stand out, but I'm curious how much of their characterization was planned from the start or developed during writing.

The story seemed to take a breather before the climax — I wonder if this was a deliberate choice to deepen the mystery.

The urban environment feels so integral to the plot; I’m curious whether Rex Stout deliberately chose this backdrop to enhance the detective vibe.