Critic Russel B. Nye saw a pattern in Gardner's novels, calling them as formal as Japanese Noh drama. He described fairly rigid plot points: Attorney Perry Mason's case is introduced. Mason and his crew investigate. Mason's client is accused of a crime. Further investigations ensue. The trial begins. In a courtroom coup, Mason introduces new evidence and often elicits a confession from the lawbreaker.Nye, Russell B. The Unembarrassed Muse. Dial, 1970.
Critic Russel B. Nye saw a pattern in Gardner's novels calling them as formal as Japanese Noh drama. He described fairly rigid plot points Attorney Perry Mason's case is introduced. Mason and his crew investigate. Mason's client is accused of a crime. Further investigations ensue. The trial begins. In a courtroom coup, Mason introduces new evidence and often elicits a confession from the lawbreaker.Nye, Russell B. The Unembarrassed Muse. Dial, 1970.