A review by girlofsteel377
Bedelia by Vera Caspary

3.0

I had high hopes for Bedelia going into the read, having heard some high praise for Laura by the same author. I just didn't like the main character...actually i didn't like any of the characters. they're all uncomfortable in their roles in society, secretive and sort of pompous. except for Bedelia, the visual essence of feminine beauty and servitude.

the reader never gets into bedlia's head, which i guess helps the plot, though her motives seem too obvious, maybe, to be real. the weather and the very tight knit community help with the feeling of claustrophobia.

i think the book is maybe most interesting in contrast to Laura.