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lauraborkpower's review against another edition
3.0
This is the third Wexford, and I've certainly got Rendell's pattern. Wexford is there and important, but the other, satellite, characters are primarily responsible for telling the story. It makes for a book that is both fresh and secure at the same time, which I quite like. The story itself was interesting and had a twisty ending that was well done. I'm looking forward to listening to more of these.
shlee64's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
laila4343's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent. A slow starter, but once I got into the subtle rhythm of British detective banter, I really enjoyed it. There's a missing woman, but no body, and lots of conflicting stories. I also like the time period - this was written in the 1960's when the young "mods" are coming into fashion, irritating the older squares - societal upheaval. I'm eager to read more in the series.
slipperose's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
fern17's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
franksreads's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
joshster142's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
1mpossiblealice's review against another edition
4.0
I'm really enjoying this series and finding them very easy to read, which is interesting because some other reviewers say they're difficult. I'm also really enjoying that they are shorter than many crime novels - she can do everything in fewer words. The writing is very good, and there are definitely clues dropped so you could work out the ending if you wanted to. I really like Burden too, he's my favourite character so far.
robinwalter's review against another edition
Just too dull. I slogged throguh the first two, but this one was too much of the same old sluggishness
quietjenn's review against another edition
3.0
Not quite the page-turner I was hoping for, but I feel that my knowledge of Rendell is severely limited and, thus, it's good to get a few under the proverbial belt. I'm curious enough that if anyone reading this is a big fan and you have a favorite, I'm keen to hear what it is.