From Doon with Death by Ruth Rendell

From Doon with Death

Inspector Wexford #1

Ruth Rendell

202 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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Dazzling psychological suspense. Razor-sharp dialogue. Plots that catch and hold like a noose. These are the hallmarks of crime legend Ruth Rendell. From Doon with Death, now in a striking new paperback edition, is her classic debut novel -- and t...

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Community Reviews

3.32
based on 805 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 100%

dark: 21%

emotional: 18%

sad: 15%

tense: 15%

challenging: 9%

funny: 6%

reflective: 6%

relaxing: 6%

informative: 3%

lighthearted: 3%


Pace

22% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
19% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

56% of readers chose Plot
30% of readers chose A mix
13% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

26% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
43% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
53% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

22% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
59% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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