Detective Novel (Noun)
Meaning
Novel in which the reader is challenged to solve a puzzle before the detective explains it at the end.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The complexity and twists in the plot kept me guessing until the end of the detective novel.
- The writer carefully wove clues throughout the detective novel, making it a truly immersive experience.
- Many readers try to beat the protagonist by solving the mystery before finishing the detective novel.
- Classic detective novels, like those by Agatha Christie, still remain popular with mystery enthusiasts.
- Early 20th-century detective novels often relied on amateur detectives rather than professional ones.