The Killing Doll by Ruth Rendell

The Killing Doll

Ruth Rendell

288 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced
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Description

In a shabby London suburb, sixteen-year-old Pup Yearman dabbles in magic. But for Pup's older sister Dolly, the magic is more than dabbling. Deformed by a facial birthmark, Dolly desperately wants to be cured, and her obsession with Pup's magic se...

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Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.38

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