A New Lease of Death by Ruth Rendell

A New Lease of Death

Inspector Wexford #2

Ruth Rendell

288 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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The second book to feature the classic crime-solving detective, Chief Inspector Wexford.Some cases are impossible to bury.It's impossible to forget the violent bludgeoning to death of an elderly lady in her home. Even more so when it's your first ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.5

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